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Gautam Gambhir enters 2026 hand in hand with...

Gautam Gambhir enters 2026 hand in hand with...

Rediff.com   1 Jan 2026

Gautam Gambhir took a short break from India duties to celebrate the New Year with his family in London, ahead of the team's upcoming white-ball series against New Zealand.

From SKY to Bumrah: How Indian stars welcomed 2026

From SKY to Bumrah: How Indian stars welcomed 2026

Rediff.com   1 Jan 2026

Indian cricketers welcomed 2026 with warmth, gratitude and loved ones by their side.

6 sixes in a row! Brevis-Rutherford go berserk

6 sixes in a row! Brevis-Rutherford go berserk

Rediff.com   1 Jan 2026

Six sixes in a row and a brutal final-over assault set up Pretoria Capitals' first win of the SA20 season, as Dewald Brevis and Sherfane Rutherford powered their side to an emphatic 85-run victory over MI Cape Town.

Runs, fitness, results ... yet Sarfaraz ignored

Runs, fitness, results ... yet Sarfaraz ignored

Rediff.com   1 Jan 2026

Despite piling up runs in domestic cricket and delivering whenever handed a chance for India, Sarfaraz Khan remains on the sidelines -- a situation that former chief selector Dilip Vengsarkar has described as both baffling and unfair.

Guess Where Dhoni Partied On New Year's Eve?

Guess Where Dhoni Partied On New Year's Eve?

Rediff.com   1 Jan 2026

Mahendra Singh Dhoni partied on New Year's Eve 2026 with his family in Phuket, Thailand, on Wednesday.

India's World Cup Heroes Ring In 2026 at Mahakaleshwar

India's World Cup Heroes Ring In 2026 at Mahakaleshwar

Rediff.com   1 Jan 2026

Shafali Verma, Sneh Rana and Renuka Singh Thakur, who were part of India's ODI World Cup triumph last month, attended the morning prayers.

'Light Of My Life': Kohli Ushers In New Year With Anushka

'Light Of My Life': Kohli Ushers In New Year With Anushka

Rediff.com   1 Jan 2026

Virat Kohli ushered in the new year with wife Anushka Sharma as the couple posted a heartwarming picture on social media.

Starc, Ali close in on Bumrah's No 1 ranking in Tests!

Starc, Ali close in on Bumrah's No 1 ranking in Tests!

Rediff.com   1 Jan 2026

Mitchell Starc, who picked up 26 wickets in four matches with an average of 17.42, has moved one rung up to share the second spot with Pakistan spinner Noman Ali.

CSK should look at riding Sarfaraz's purple patch: Ashwin

CSK should look at riding Sarfaraz's purple patch: Ashwin

Rediff.com   31 Dec 2025

"CSK should look at riding his purple patch by slotting him into Playing XII": Ashwin on Sarfaraz Khan's incredible form in domestic cricket

Padikkal's 3rd ton in 4 games... turns VHT into ODI trial

Padikkal's 3rd ton in 4 games... turns VHT into ODI trial

Rediff.com   31 Dec 2025

Devdutt Padikkal is turning the Vijay Hazare Trophy into a compelling audition for higher honours, registering his third century in four matches to keep his name firmly in the India ODI conversation.

Pant fails in VHT as ODI selection heat turns up

Pant fails in VHT as ODI selection heat turns up

Rediff.com   31 Dec 2025

Rishabh Pant's wicket was more than just another dismissal on the scorecard -- it was the moment Delhi's chase began to collapse

157 off 75! Sarfaraz Khan lights up Vijay Hazare Trophy

157 off 75! Sarfaraz Khan lights up Vijay Hazare Trophy

Rediff.com   31 Dec 2025

Sarfaraz Khan delivered a thunderous reminder of his white-ball credentials ahead of India's upcoming ODI series against New Zealand

'Pant Just Needs To Bat, And Bat'

'Pant Just Needs To Bat, And Bat'

Rediff.com   31 Dec 2025

'He just has to do what he does best -- which is to destroy opposition bowling.'

Post T20 WC snub, Gill eyes fresh start in VHT

Post T20 WC snub, Gill eyes fresh start in VHT

Rediff.com   31 Dec 2025

Shubman Gill is set to use the Vijay Hazare Trophy as his first platform for response after being left out of India's 2026 T20 World Cup squad.

When Joe Root Set Dance Floor On Fire

When Joe Root Set Dance Floor On Fire

Rediff.com   31 Dec 2025

Rajasthan Royals posted a fun video of their former recruit Joe Root unleashing some serious moves on the dance floor alongside team-mate Yuzvendra Chahal.

2025 Best Test XI: Gill, Rahul, Bumrah In

2025 Best Test XI: Gill, Rahul, Bumrah In

Rediff.com   31 Dec 2025

Temba Bavuma, who led South Africa to their maiden ICC World Test Championship title and a historic 2-0 series sweep in India, also made the cut, while four Australian players were included.

Historic! Deepti Sharma First Indian To 150 T20I Wickets

Historic! Deepti Sharma First Indian To 150 T20I Wickets

Rediff.com   31 Dec 2025

Deepti Sharma is the first Indian cricketer -- male or female -- to reach the landmark of 150 wickets in T20 Internationals.

Pakistan's Afridi doubtful for T20 World Cup?

Pakistan's Afridi doubtful for T20 World Cup?

Rediff.com   30 Dec 2025

Pakistan pacer Shaheen Shah Afridi has been ruled out of remainder of Australia's Big Bash League due to a knee injury.

Blow For RCB! Ellyse Perry Pulls Out Of WPL 2026

Blow For RCB! Ellyse Perry Pulls Out Of WPL 2026

Rediff.com   30 Dec 2025

Ellyse Perry played a crucial role in RCB's maiden WPL title triumph last year, scoring 347 runs in nine matches at a strike rate of 125.72, while picking up seven wickets at an economy rate of 6.81.

Actress claims: 'Suryakumar used to message me a lot'

Actress claims: 'Suryakumar used to message me a lot'

Rediff.com   30 Dec 2025

Meanwhile, the India captain was seen with his wife Devisha at the Sri Venkateswara Swamy Temple in Tirumala, Andhra Pradesh, where the couple offered prayers on the occasion of Vaikuntha Ekadashi.