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What Rohit is doing before the Australia series

What Rohit is doing before the Australia series

Rediff.com   7 Oct 2025

Rohit spent nearly a week at the BCCI's Centre of Excellence (CoE) in Bengaluru last month

How Dhoni's Advice Kept Siraj Going

How Dhoni's Advice Kept Siraj Going

Rediff.com   7 Oct 2025

'When I joined the India team, M S Dhoni had told me, "Kisi ki baaton mein nahin aana. Jab tu acha karega, toh poori duniya tumhare saath rahegi, aur jab kharaab karega, yahi duniya tujhe gaali degi".'

Rishabh Pant edging closer to return... but when exactly?

Rishabh Pant edging closer to return... but when exactly?

Rediff.com   7 Oct 2025

Rishabh Pant is closing in on a return to competitive cricket, with a BCCI fitness clearance expected by October 10, nearly two months after a foot injury sidelined him during India's England tour.

Bangladesh Captain All Set For Laxmi Puja

Bangladesh Captain All Set For Laxmi Puja

Rediff.com   7 Oct 2025

Diwali runs from Saturday, October 18 through to Thursday, October 23, 2025.

Was Gill Always Destined To Be Captain?

Was Gill Always Destined To Be Captain?

Rediff.com   7 Oct 2025

Rahul Dravid had backed Shubman Gill to become India's all-format captain four years ago.

'Too Many Controversies Under Gambhir'

'Too Many Controversies Under Gambhir'

Rediff.com   7 Oct 2025

'Many things that are happening are not good for Indian cricket.'

'If India, Pakistan Don't Meet Every Time, So Be It'

'If India, Pakistan Don't Meet Every Time, So Be It'

Rediff.com   7 Oct 2025

'The time has come to let cricket's oldest rivalry occur naturally, not by design.'

'Rohit will be 41...' Uthappa backs change of guard

'Rohit will be 41...' Uthappa backs change of guard

Rediff.com   6 Oct 2025

Robin Uthappa on Shubman Gill's ODI captaincy, says 'Rohit will be 41 by 2027 World Cup'

Sanju Samson named EPL's brand ambassador in India

Sanju Samson named EPL's brand ambassador in India

Rediff.com   6 Oct 2025

The English Premier League (EPL) has announced cricketer Sanju Samson as its new official ambassador in India.

Will Karthik, Ashwin play in Lanka Premier League?

Will Karthik, Ashwin play in Lanka Premier League?

Rediff.com   6 Oct 2025

'For the very first time, Indian cricketers are expected to join the action, their names will be revealed soon.'

Former Windies World Cup winner Bernard Julien dead

Former Windies World Cup winner Bernard Julien dead

Rediff.com   6 Oct 2025

'Bernard Julien was one of the quiet legends of the 1975 World Cup, a tournament that fifty years ago brought this region joy like no other as the West Indies lifted the first men's world title in the history of the game.'

Kranti Goud, India's Latest Bowling Sensation

Kranti Goud, India's Latest Bowling Sensation

Rediff.com   6 Oct 2025

On Sunday, Goud repaid the faith shown in her with a telling spell of 3 for 20, that included three maidens, to derail Pakistan's chase of 247.

Pant Swings Hard On A Different Pitch!

Pant Swings Hard On A Different Pitch!

Rediff.com   6 Oct 2025

'Never knew golf could be this much fun.'

Fatima Sana fights bugs in bizarre WC match delay

Fatima Sana fights bugs in bizarre WC match delay

Rediff.com   5 Oct 2025

A bizarre and hilarious incident unfolded during the India-Pakistan Women's World Cup 2025 clash on Sunday at Colombo's R. Premadasa Stadium, as Pakistan players temporarily halted the game to deal with an unexpected intruder - a swarm of insects.

No handshake again! India, Pakistan skip pleasantries

No handshake again! India, Pakistan skip pleasantries

Rediff.com   5 Oct 2025

The tension between India and Pakistan's cricket teams resurfaced once again - this time at the Women's World Cup 2025 in Colombo

Toss controversy rocks India-Pak Women's WC clash

Toss controversy rocks India-Pak Women's WC clash

Rediff.com   5 Oct 2025

Drama struck even before the first delivery of the India-Pakistan Women's World Cup match at Colombo's R. Premadasa Stadium on Sunday

Aakash Chopra hints at end of Rohit's ODI reign

Aakash Chopra hints at end of Rohit's ODI reign

Rediff.com   5 Oct 2025

Calling it the formal start of Gill's era, Chopra also wondered what the change means for Rohit Sharma, whose place in India's long-term plans could now depend solely on form and fitness.

'Gambhir's favourite' Srikkanth's dig at Harshit Rana

'Gambhir's favourite' Srikkanth's dig at Harshit Rana

Rediff.com   5 Oct 2025

Kris Srikkanth had fans in splits as he took a cheeky dig at Gautam Gambhir's 'favourite', Harshit Rana

Historic! Young Aussie star Harjas smashes record 314

Historic! Young Aussie star Harjas smashes record 314

Rediff.com   5 Oct 2025

This is the third-highest individual score in New South Wales Premier first-grade history, also setting a record for the most sixes in an innings.

Agarkar reveals: Why Gill replaced Rohit as ODI captain

Agarkar reveals: Why Gill replaced Rohit as ODI captain

Rediff.com   4 Oct 2025

'How Rohit has taken the decision to change captain is between him and selection committee', Agarkar added.