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Preity, Shreyas' Surprise Birthday Bash For...

Preity, Shreyas' Surprise Birthday Bash For...

Rediff.com   24 Nov 2025

Preity Zinta enjoyed an impromptu birthday treat for Punjab Kings' batting star Shashank Singh.

When India Last Won A Test After Conceding 400-Plus

When India Last Won A Test After Conceding 400-Plus

Rediff.com   23 Nov 2025

India can draw inspiration from their stunning comeback in the 2016 Chennai Test against England when they triumphed despite conceding 400-plus in the first innings.

Guwahati Test: How India Can Fight Back On Day 3

Guwahati Test: How India Can Fight Back On Day 3

Rediff.com   23 Nov 2025

Spin great Anil Kumble believes India can fight their way back into the second Test in Guwahati with a strong showing with the bat on the third and fourth days.

SEE: Team India Dances for Smriti Mandhana

SEE: Team India Dances for Smriti Mandhana

Rediff.com   23 Nov 2025

The pre-wedding festivities of Indian cricketing icon Smriti Mandhana and music director Palash Muchhal have been the talk of the town all week--a vibrant mix of tradition, music, and of course, plenty of cricket.

Why Tea Before Lunch in Guwahati Test...

Why Tea Before Lunch in Guwahati Test...

Rediff.com   22 Nov 2025

Guwahati made its debut as the newest Test match centre as India took on South Africa in the second and final game of the two-match series on Saturday.

Ladki Wale! Team-mates Groove At Smriti's Haldi

Ladki Wale! Team-mates Groove At Smriti's Haldi

Rediff.com   22 Nov 2025

Smriti Mandhana's haldi ceremony transformed into a lively gathering filled with colour, laughter and camaraderie, as her Team India mates joined her to mark the special occasion.

Captain Pant will benefit from being a wicketkeeper: Ponting

Captain Pant will benefit from being a wicketkeeper: Ponting

Rediff.com   21 Nov 2025

Pant's wicketkeeping experience to aid India captaincy in Guwahati: Ricky Ponting

Why Didn't Suryavanshi Bat? Fans Rage at Jitesh

Why Didn't Suryavanshi Bat? Fans Rage at Jitesh

Rediff.com   21 Nov 2025

India A crashed out of the Rising Stars Asia Cup in heartbreaking fashion on Friday, suffering a Super Over defeat to Bangladesh A in the semifinal at the West End Park International Cricket Stadium in Doha.

Australia, England Register Unwanted Ashes Record!

Australia, England Register Unwanted Ashes Record!

Rediff.com   21 Nov 2025

Australia, England registered shameful record during first Ashes Test at Perth as express pace dominates proceedings

Starc, Stokes Masterclass On Roller-Coaster Day 1

Starc, Stokes Masterclass On Roller-Coaster Day 1

Rediff.com   21 Nov 2025

Mitchell Starc and Ben Stokes set the scene for a dramatic Ashes series.

When Smriti Said Yes...

When Smriti Said Yes...

Rediff.com   21 Nov 2025

Palash Muchhal took to Instagram on Friday to share a heartwarming video of his proposal to cricket star Smriti Mandhana.

'If You Want Wickets That Turn From Day 1...'

'If You Want Wickets That Turn From Day 1...'

Rediff.com   21 Nov 2025

'When you are playing on spin-friendly pitches, you need to prepare differently.'

'You've Got To Question Bazball And Its Brain'

'You've Got To Question Bazball And Its Brain'

Rediff.com   21 Nov 2025

'The tailenders should have looked to bat with Jamie Smith. Really poor from the batters towards the end. The plan should have been to give him the strike and let him do the heavy lifting.'

Starc's Sensational Seven Stuns England on Day One

Starc's Sensational Seven Stuns England on Day One

Rediff.com   21 Nov 2025

Taking his 17th Test five-wicket haul, he finished with 7 for 58 off 12.5 overs.

Gambhir Blames IPL for Player Burnout

Gambhir Blames IPL for Player Burnout

Rediff.com   21 Nov 2025

'His point was that if you need workload management, then skip the IPL.'

Hardik Pandya Engaged?

Hardik Pandya Engaged?

Rediff.com   21 Nov 2025

Hardik Pandya may have meant to share a wholesome 'My big 3' update with Maheika, little Agastya from training, and his pets but fans zoomed in on something else: a ring on Maheika's ring finger.

Will India 'shave off' the grass for Test 2?

Will India 'shave off' the grass for Test 2?

Rediff.com   20 Nov 2025

The second and final Test starts in Guwahati from Saturday with India trailing 0-1 after the defeat on a challenging Eden Gardens pitch in Kolkata.

Smriti's Playful Reel Confirms Engagement

Smriti's Playful Reel Confirms Engagement

Rediff.com   20 Nov 2025

With music, laughter, and her closest cricketing friends by her side, Smriti Mandhana chose to reveal one of the most special moments of her life. The Indian star used a joyful dance reel to confirm her engagement to Composer Palash Muchhal.

Where Cricket Bats Are Made In The World

Where Cricket Bats Are Made In The World

Rediff.com   20 Nov 2025

Traditionally carved from top-quality willow, famous bat-makers, source the bulk of their willow wood from Kashmir.

Harbhajan's Surprise Handshake With Pakistan's Dahani

Harbhajan's Surprise Handshake With Pakistan's Dahani

Rediff.com   20 Nov 2025

Harbhajan Singh was seen shaking hands with Pakistan pacer Shahnawaz Dahani during the Abu Dhabi T10 League in Abu Dhabi on Wednesday.