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Akram Takes A Dig At IPL: 'It Never Ends'

Akram Takes A Dig At IPL: 'It Never Ends'

Rediff.com   9 Dec 2025

'Bacchey bade ho jate hain, woh league khatam hi nahi hoti.'

IPL 2026 Auction: 350 Players, 77 Vacancies

IPL 2026 Auction: 350 Players, 77 Vacancies

Rediff.com   9 Dec 2025

At the top end of the spectrum sits the familiar figure: The 2 crore bracket, where 40 players have thrown their hats in.

RCB's Salt on his equation with Kohli

RCB's Salt on his equation with Kohli

Rediff.com   9 Dec 2025

Speaking on the RCB Podcast, the English cricketer revealed that the team's style and clarity of communication made the transition seamless.

How India Should Use Bumrah in SA T20Is

How India Should Use Bumrah in SA T20Is

Rediff.com   9 Dec 2025

'India will have to use him carefully. If they want him to bowl three overs early, then Arshdeep Singh has to partner Bumrah in the death overs.'

McCullum backs under-fire Pope

McCullum backs under-fire Pope

Rediff.com   9 Dec 2025

From McCullum, there was greater support for another England batter, Jamie Smith, who he said works very hard on his game. The wicketkeeper-batter joined the team at the start of 2024.

'What Do Kohli, Rohit Need To Prove?'

'What Do Kohli, Rohit Need To Prove?'

Rediff.com   9 Dec 2025

'They played well in Australia, in bouncy and quick conditions. I do not see a reason why they should not go to the 2027 World Cup.'

Comeback man Hardik eyes twin T20I milestones

Comeback man Hardik eyes twin T20I milestones

Rediff.com   8 Dec 2025

Hardik Pandya poised for double milestone in South Africa series

Courage personified: Smriti Mandhana preps for Sri Lanka T20Is

Courage personified: Smriti Mandhana preps for Sri Lanka T20Is

Rediff.com   8 Dec 2025

India host Sri Lanka for a five-match T20I series from December 21 to 30, with Visakhapatnam and Thiruvananthapuram set to stage the action.

Milestone-Chasing Bumrah Nears Historic Mark

Milestone-Chasing Bumrah Nears Historic Mark

Rediff.com   8 Dec 2025

Reaching the 100 mark will also make him the first Indian bowler to claim 100 wickets in all three formats.

'Great opportunity for Gill to cement his T20I spot'

'Great opportunity for Gill to cement his T20I spot'

Rediff.com   8 Dec 2025

"Gill should cement his place at the top order in T20": Irfan Pathan

India penalised for slow over-rate in second ODI vs SA

India penalised for slow over-rate in second ODI vs SA

Rediff.com   8 Dec 2025

India have been fined 10 per cent of their match fee for maintaining a slow over-rate against South Africa in the second ODI in Raipur.

Why Kohli Is Mitchell Starc's No. 1

Why Kohli Is Mitchell Starc's No. 1

Rediff.com   8 Dec 2025

'To see his preparation, the way he dominates the game.'

Kohli Turns Back the Clock And Turns Up the Sixes

Kohli Turns Back the Clock And Turns Up the Sixes

Rediff.com   8 Dec 2025

Kohli finished the series with 302 runs at an astonishing average of 151 and a strike rate of 117-plus, including two centuries and a fifty.

'If A Player Doesn't Respect IPL...'

'If A Player Doesn't Respect IPL...'

Rediff.com   8 Dec 2025

'The IPL is the best T20 league in the world and anybody taking it lightly should not be considered at all.'

Kohli's Chilly Handshake With Gambhir

Kohli's Chilly Handshake With Gambhir

Rediff.com   8 Dec 2025

The moment Kohli reached Gambhir, his demeanour noticeably shifted.

Kuldeep's Class on Full Display in Series-Winning Show

Kuldeep's Class on Full Display in Series-Winning Show

Rediff.com   8 Dec 2025

Now in 16 ODIs against South Africa, the spinner has taken 36 wickets at an average of 17.58, with a strike rate of 21.3 and an economy rate of 4.95.

Smith-Archer showdown lights up Brisbane win

Smith-Archer showdown lights up Brisbane win

Rediff.com   7 Dec 2025

'Bowl fast when there's nothing going on, champion,' Smith snapped after Archer let him know he wasn't easing up despite the situation.

Smriti Mandhana Finally Breaks Silence on Her Wedding Rumours

Smriti Mandhana Finally Breaks Silence on Her Wedding Rumours

Rediff.com   7 Dec 2025

Indian cricket star Smriti Mandhana has put an end to weeks of speculation, confirming that her wedding to music composer and filmmaker Palash Mucchal will no longer take place.

Rohit joins Tendulkar, Dravid, Kohli in 20K club!

Rohit joins Tendulkar, Dravid, Kohli in 20K club!

Rediff.com   6 Dec 2025

Rohit Sharma became only the fourth Indian cricketer to complete the landmark of 20,000 runs in international cricket, during the third and final ODI against South Africa.

'Sunshine of our lives': Sanjana's birthday wish for Bumrah!

'Sunshine of our lives': Sanjana's birthday wish for Bumrah!

Rediff.com   6 Dec 2025

Jasprit Bumrah's wife, Sanjana Ganesan, marked his 32nd birthday on December 6, 2025, with a heartwarming post on social media.