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New Captain Shubman Gill Greets Rohit, Kohli In Style

New Captain Shubman Gill Greets Rohit, Kohli In Style

Rediff.com   15 Oct 2025

Shubman Gill warmly greeted senior pros Rohit Sharma and Virat Kohli ahead of the Indian team's departure to Australia for a white-ball series.

Aussies tease India over handshake snub with Pakistan

Aussies tease India over handshake snub with Pakistan

Rediff.com   15 Oct 2025

Players including Josh Hazlewood, Glenn Maxwell, Mitchell Marsh, and Alyssa Healy highlighted the controversy in a playful, teasing manner.

Four-ball duck! Prithvi Shaw's Maharashtra debut flops

Four-ball duck! Prithvi Shaw's Maharashtra debut flops

Rediff.com   15 Oct 2025

Prithvi Shaw's much-anticipated debut for Maharashtra began on a disappointing note as the former India U-19 World Cup-winning captain was dismissed for a four-ball duck

Ashwin on where Gill needs to improve as captain

Ashwin on where Gill needs to improve as captain

Rediff.com   15 Oct 2025

Ravichandran Ashwin questioned India's team selection for the West Indies Test series, highlighting the curious case of Nitish Reddy's inclusion over proven match-winner Axar Patel.

'Worst Australian team...' Broad hits back at Warner

'Worst Australian team...' Broad hits back at Warner

Rediff.com   14 Oct 2025

Former England pacer Stuart Broad on Tuesday spiced up the leadup to the Ashes series, starting in Perth on November 21, claiming that the battle is between "the worst Australian team since 2010" and the "best England team since 2010".

Why Nitish Reddy Didn't Bowl a Single Over

Why Nitish Reddy Didn't Bowl a Single Over

Rediff.com   14 Oct 2025

Nitish Kumar Reddy made waves with a quick-fire 43 in the second Test, even without bowling a single delivery, as head coach Gautam Gambhir emphasized the focus on experience over overs.

'Fast bowlers need help': Gambhir blasts Delhi pitch

'Fast bowlers need help': Gambhir blasts Delhi pitch

Rediff.com   14 Oct 2025

Despite India's seven-wicket win in Delhi, Gambhir called the surface 'alarming' and stressed the need for more balanced wickets to keep Test cricket alive.

'Was Gambhir then, more Gambhir now': Yuvraj's Cheeky Post

'Was Gambhir then, more Gambhir now': Yuvraj's Cheeky Post

Rediff.com   14 Oct 2025

Yuvraj Singh's cheeky birthday wish for Gautam Gambhir broke the internet on Tuesday as the former India opener turned 44.

WC 2027: What Gambhir said on Rohit, Kohli future

WC 2027: What Gambhir said on Rohit, Kohli future

Rediff.com   14 Oct 2025

'The 50-over World Cup is still two and a half years away. It is very important to stay in the present.'

Gambhir's 5-Word Tweet Steals the Spotlight

Gambhir's 5-Word Tweet Steals the Spotlight

Rediff.com   14 Oct 2025

Gautam Gambhir got the ultimate birthday gift as India completed a commanding 2-0 series sweep over the West Indies at the Arun Jaitley Stadium on Monday.

WTC standings update: India stay at third

WTC standings update: India stay at third

Rediff.com   14 Oct 2025

Shubman Gill celebrated his maiden Test series win as India completed a 2-0 sweep over West Indies at the Arun Jaitley Stadium in New Delhi.

Gill tastes first Test series success as India beat Windies

Gill tastes first Test series success as India beat Windies

Rediff.com   14 Oct 2025

'I am getting used to managing this side.'

Kohli spotted in Delhi as India gear up for Australia ODIs

Kohli spotted in Delhi as India gear up for Australia ODIs

Rediff.com   14 Oct 2025

Virat Kohli has returned to India, ready to rejoin the national squad ahead of the ODI series in Australia.

If we fight hard, there will be...: Lara's message to WI

If we fight hard, there will be...: Lara's message to WI

Rediff.com   14 Oct 2025

Lara praised the Caribbean side's remarkable comeback in the match after a difficult start.

Crisis man, Head Coach Gambhir turns 44!

Crisis man, Head Coach Gambhir turns 44!

Rediff.com   14 Oct 2025

In 242 international appearances, Gambhir scored 10,324 runs at an average of 38.95, with 20 centuries and 63 fifties in 283 innings. He is amongst 14 Indians to have 10,000 international runs.

'Kohli will definitely play for RCB in IPL 2026'

'Kohli will definitely play for RCB in IPL 2026'

Rediff.com   13 Oct 2025

Former India batter Aakash Chopra believes that Virat Kohli 'will definitely play' for champions Royal Challengers Bengaluru in IPL 2026.

Centurion Campbell ends WI's 23-year drought in India

Centurion Campbell ends WI's 23-year drought in India

Rediff.com   13 Oct 2025

The landmark innings also placed Campbell in a rare club of openers who took the longest route to their maiden Test century.

Why Was Bumrah Furious?

Why Was Bumrah Furious?

Rediff.com   13 Oct 2025

Jasprit Bumrah vented his frustration at cricket's tech limits after John Campbell survived a lifeline just shy of his maiden Test hundred on Monday.

B'day girl Sutherland equals Rashid Khan's unique feat

B'day girl Sutherland equals Rashid Khan's unique feat

Rediff.com   12 Oct 2025

Australia's Annabel Sutherland becomes only 2nd ODI cricketer to achieve unique birthday feat

Pant hits bullseye off the field, eyes Ranji return on it

Pant hits bullseye off the field, eyes Ranji return on it

Rediff.com   12 Oct 2025

The 27-year-old suffered a fractured metatarsal during the Manchester Test in July, an injury that has sidelined him for months and ruled him out of the West Indies series and the upcoming white-ball tour of Australia.