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India Game: Pakistan May Do A U-Turn

India Game: Pakistan May Do A U-Turn

Rediff.com   2 Feb 2026

Sunil Gavaskar mocks Pakistan's boycott of the India match, predicts a U-turn and warns of ICC action.

I'll celebrate Kohli's wicket by touching his feet'

I'll celebrate Kohli's wicket by touching his feet'

Rediff.com   31 Jan 2026

"I'll touch his feet": Punjab Kings' new signing Vishal Nishad reveals his humble celebration plan for Virat Kohli's wicket

USA stick with proven core for T20 WC

USA stick with proven core for T20 WC

Rediff.com   31 Jan 2026

USA name a largely unchanged squad for the T20 World Cup despite board suspension, retaining the core that beat Pakistan and reached the Super Eight last edition.

'Make way for Chetta': Surya lights up Samson's return

'Make way for Chetta': Surya lights up Samson's return

Rediff.com   30 Jan 2026

Suryakumar Yadav lightens India's arrival in Thiruvananthapuram with playful banter as Sanju Samson returns home ahead of the final T20I against New Zealand.

Fans panic after Virat Kohli's Instagram account blackout

Fans panic after Virat Kohli's Instagram account blackout

Rediff.com   30 Jan 2026

Virat Kohli's Instagram account was briefly deactivated on Friday, sparking panic among fans before being restored hours later with no official explanation.

Google bowls a Googly as AI steps into cricket analysis

Google bowls a Googly as AI steps into cricket analysis

Rediff.com   30 Jan 2026

Google teams up with the ICC to bring AI-powered cricket analysis to fans, as Sundar Pichai pitches Gemini as the newest brain behind the game.

PIX: MS Dhoni and Jharkhand CM Soren's chance meeting

PIX: MS Dhoni and Jharkhand CM Soren's chance meeting

Rediff.com   30 Jan 2026

Former India captain MS Dhoni met Jharkhand Chief Minister Hemant Soren in Ranchi as the CSK legend resumes batting practice ahead of IPL 2026.

Samson will blame himself as World Cup race tightens: Yuzi

Samson will blame himself as World Cup race tightens: Yuzi

Rediff.com   29 Jan 2026

Yuzvendra Chahal says Sanju Samson can have no excuses after repeated T20I failures, with Ishan Kishan's form putting pressure on the opener ahead of the 2026 T20 World Cup.

Tuk-tuk ride sparks debate over Pakistan's cricket safety

Tuk-tuk ride sparks debate over Pakistan's cricket safety

Rediff.com   29 Jan 2026

Pakistan captain Salman Agha and Australia skipper Mitchell Marsh were spotted on a tuk-tuk ride near Gaddafi Stadium ahead of the T20I series opener in Lahore, triggering mixed reactions on social media.

'Ishan Kishan should be India's wicketkeeper in T20 World Cup'

'Ishan Kishan should be India's wicketkeeper in T20 World Cup'

Rediff.com   29 Jan 2026

Former wicketkeeper Parthiv Patel urged India to include the in-form Ishan Kishan ahead of Sanju Samson

T20 World Cup: Pakistan players book flight tickets for Colombo

T20 World Cup: Pakistan players book flight tickets for Colombo

Rediff.com   29 Jan 2026

Pakistan's players are scheduled to fly to Colombo on Monday despite uncertainty over their participation in the upcoming T20 World Cup.

Australia unfazed by rushed build-up ahead of Pakistan T20Is

Australia unfazed by rushed build-up ahead of Pakistan T20Is

Rediff.com   29 Jan 2026

Australia captain Mitchell Marsh said the team is ready for the Pakistan T20I series despite a short, interrupted build-up, calling the tour vital preparation for the upcoming T20 World Cup.

Not Just A Spin Basher! Dube's Six-Hitting Carnage

Not Just A Spin Basher! Dube's Six-Hitting Carnage

Rediff.com   29 Jan 2026

Walking in with the run rate climbing, Shivam Dube launched a stunning counterattack that briefly swung the momentum in India's favour.

'Ajit Pawar will always be remembered for his support to Mumbai cricket'

'Ajit Pawar will always be remembered for his support to Mumbai cricket'

Rediff.com   28 Jan 2026

Mumbai Cricket Association president Ajinkya Naik hailed Ajit Pawar for taking firm stands to help the association

India tipped to win T20 World Cup... but Dravid cautious

India tipped to win T20 World Cup... but Dravid cautious

Rediff.com   28 Jan 2026

As India aim to defend their T20 World Cup title, former India coach Rahul Dravid says they start as favourites but knockout cricket leaves no room for error.

Is Abhishek Sharma the next Chris Gayle in T20s?

Is Abhishek Sharma the next Chris Gayle in T20s?

Rediff.com   28 Jan 2026

Abhishek Sharma's fearless knock against New Zealand has impressed everyone, including Mohammed Kaif, who says the young Indian is showing the world a new way to be a T20 power-hitter -- even standing tall in Chris Gayle's shadow.

T20 World Cup: Bangladesh Journalists' Media Applications Rejected

T20 World Cup: Bangladesh Journalists' Media Applications Rejected

Rediff.com   27 Jan 2026

The ICC's decision to replace Bangladesh with Scotland in the T20 World Cup 2026 has sparked another controversy and this time, it's affecting the media.

'We feel for Bangladesh': Scotland reacts to T20 WC call-up

'We feel for Bangladesh': Scotland reacts to T20 WC call-up

Rediff.com   27 Jan 2026

Scotland were on Saturday confirmed as replacement of Bangladesh who pulled out of the 20-team tournament citing security concerns despite the International Cricket Council (ICC) insisting that there was no threats in to their assessment.

Who is Nat Sciver-Brunt, WPL's first centurion?

Who is Nat Sciver-Brunt, WPL's first centurion?

Rediff.com   27 Jan 2026

Mumbai Indians' Nat Sciver-Brunt didn't just score runs on Monday night in Vadodara but she carved her name into Women's Premier League history.

Suryakumar Yadav hits form at the right time

Suryakumar Yadav hits form at the right time

Rediff.com   26 Jan 2026

Irfan Pathan and Sunil Gavaskar hail Suryakumar Yadav's return to form after his rapid fifty powered India to a series-clinching T20I win over New Zealand.