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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.

Why Kevin Pietersen Loves India

Why Kevin Pietersen Loves India

Rediff.com   20 Nov 2025

'India gave me its heart first. So India will always have mine.'

Sanju Feels Like A Champion In CSK Yellow

Sanju Feels Like A Champion In CSK Yellow

Rediff.com   20 Nov 2025

'I have been waiting for this day and I am very fortunate that I am going to wear the yellow jersey.'

Gill Set To Miss Guwahati Test

Gill Set To Miss Guwahati Test

Rediff.com   20 Nov 2025

Though Shubman Gill travelled with the Indian team to Guwahati on Wednesday, his injury is unlikely to heal in time ahead of the second Test, which begins on Saturday.

Ridiculous! Hope becomes first-ever batter to...

Ridiculous! Hope becomes first-ever batter to...

Rediff.com   19 Nov 2025

Shai Hope becomes first batter to hit hundred against all Test-playing nations

Will Selectors Consider Rinku For Tests?

Will Selectors Consider Rinku For Tests?

Rediff.com   19 Nov 2025

Rinku smashed a career-best 176 runs from 247 balls, his 100 coming off 157 balls against Tamil Nadu on Wednesday.

Will Jadeja Captain Rajasthan Royals?

Will Jadeja Captain Rajasthan Royals?

Rediff.com   19 Nov 2025

Ravindra Jadeja agreed to return to the Rajasthan Royals, where he played the first two IPL seasons, taking a pay cut from Rs 18 crore to Rs 14 crore.

Chetta Is Here! CSK Welcome Sanju In Kollywood Style

Chetta Is Here! CSK Welcome Sanju In Kollywood Style

Rediff.com   19 Nov 2025

Quite similar to the hero introduction scenes in Kollywood movies, the elaborately staged sequence combines slow-motion shots, silhouettes, and high contrast lighting to enhance the dramatic narrative.

'Am I Harmanpreet?' Bangla Captain Hits Out

'Am I Harmanpreet?' Bangla Captain Hits Out

Rediff.com   18 Nov 2025

In a row that has rocked Bangladesh women's cricket, captain Nigar Sultana Joty has denied claims that she beat junior players, responding with a fiery defence that included a dig at India skipper Harmanpreet Kaur.

'Jaiswal's Approach Hard To Understand'

'Jaiswal's Approach Hard To Understand'

Rediff.com   18 Nov 2025

'You saw Yashasvi Jaiswal start in the second innings, did you see the first three balls, the kind of shots that he attempted?'

The countdown for WPL 2026 mega auction begins

The countdown for WPL 2026 mega auction begins

Rediff.com   17 Nov 2025

WPL 2026 auction to be held on November 27 in New Delhi

K L Rahul's IPL Truth Bomb Sparks Buzz!

K L Rahul's IPL Truth Bomb Sparks Buzz!

Rediff.com   17 Nov 2025

'Coaches, captains are constantly being asked a lot of questions. It almost, after a point, feels like you are being questioned as to "Why did you make this change? Why did he play in the XI? Why is it that the opposition got 200 and we couldn't even get 120? Why are their bowlers getting more spin?"' 'These are questions that we never get asked throughout the year, right? Because the coaches who are there know what's going on. You are only answerable to the coaches and the selectors, who have all played cricket and understand the nuances of the game.'

'India shouldn't have an all-format captain'

'India shouldn't have an all-format captain'

Rediff.com   17 Nov 2025

Speaking on The Great Indian Cricket Show on Doordarshan, Mukund, who represented India in seven Tests from 2011-17, said: "I think Shubman has it in him to become an all-format captain, but I do not think India should have an all-format captain anymore."

Conrad Eyes History After Kolkata Heist

Conrad Eyes History After Kolkata Heist

Rediff.com   17 Nov 2025

'You don't come to a country to win a Test match, you obviously want to win the series.

Why Gambhir Should Bring Back Kohli-Era Style Pitches

Why Gambhir Should Bring Back Kohli-Era Style Pitches

Rediff.com   17 Nov 2025

Gautam Gambhir, India's head coach, may have expressed support for the Kolkata pitch, but it continues to draw criticism from all quarters.

'Transition Excuse Not Acceptable': Pujara Slams Team India

'Transition Excuse Not Acceptable': Pujara Slams Team India

Rediff.com   17 Nov 2025

Cheteshwar Pujara refuses to believe India's recent poor record at home is because of transition.

IPL Retentions: Who Are In, Who Are Out?

IPL Retentions: Who Are In, Who Are Out?

Rediff.com   16 Nov 2025

Ahead of the mini-auction, scheduled to be held in Doha on December 26, the 10 franchises have released their list of retained and released players.

India's WTC hopes hit after Eden Gardens defeat

India's WTC hopes hit after Eden Gardens defeat

Rediff.com   16 Nov 2025

For the first time since 2012, India walked off Eden Gardens on the wrong side of a Test result. A tricky pitch, a chaotic chase, and the absence of captain Shubman Gill combined to hand South Africa a 30-run win that reshapes the WTC race.