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Historic fifty for Shubman Gill, first Indian captain ...

Historic fifty for Shubman Gill, first Indian captain ...

Rediff.com   3 Oct 2025

Shubman Gill marked his home captaincy in style, becoming the first Indian skipper in 47 years to score a half-century on debut.

Sai Sudharsan's No. 3 Spot Is Under Fire

Sai Sudharsan's No. 3 Spot Is Under Fire

Rediff.com   3 Oct 2025

When you bat at No. 3 for India, history demands runs and resilience. From Rahul Dravid to Cheteshwar Pujara, the role has symbolised grit.

Sana Mir's 'Azad Kashmir' Remark Triggers Row

Sana Mir's 'Azad Kashmir' Remark Triggers Row

Rediff.com   3 Oct 2025

'As a commentator, we are meant to focus on the sport, teams, and players, highlighting inspiring stories of grit and perseverance.' 'There is no malice in my heart or any intention to hurt sentiments.'

Ashwin reveals why he went unsold in ILT20 auction

Ashwin reveals why he went unsold in ILT20 auction

Rediff.com   2 Oct 2025

Veteran spinner Ravichandran Ashwin has agreed to play the entire upcoming season of the Big Bash League for Sydney Thunder, just a day after he went unsold at the ILT20 auction in Dubai, ESPNcricinfo reported.

How Yuvraj prepared Abhishek to win matches for India

How Yuvraj prepared Abhishek to win matches for India

Rediff.com   2 Oct 2025

Abhishek Sharma's rise in Indian cricket owes much to Yuvraj Singh, whose words of belief and trust helped him navigate tough times.

Gill shares Sachin's advice that changed his game!

Gill shares Sachin's advice that changed his game!

Rediff.com   2 Oct 2025

Showing an insatiable hunger to learn and succeed, Shubman Gill turned to senior players and former greats for insights, embodying the ethos of a student of the game.

'Politics Should Stay Aside': AB de Villiers Criticises India

'Politics Should Stay Aside': AB de Villiers Criticises India

Rediff.com   2 Oct 2025

AB de Villiers didn't hold back in criticising Team India's decision to snub the trophy from Pakistan's ACC chief Mohsin Naqvi

Shastri Roasts Pakistan With Cheeky Toss Line

Shastri Roasts Pakistan With Cheeky Toss Line

Rediff.com   2 Oct 2025

During the toss for the first Test, Shastri couldn't resist a cheeky nod to those events while introducing Pycroft.

Why India's largest stadium failed to draw Test crowd?

Why India's largest stadium failed to draw Test crowd?

Rediff.com   2 Oct 2025

This was no Ranji clash, but a marquee Test opener-an international match that deserved a full house-yet Ahmedabad's 132,000-capacity stadium looked eerily empty.

'Pakistan should never play against India'

'Pakistan should never play against India'

Rediff.com   1 Oct 2025

Former Pakistan wicketkeeper Kamran Akmal has urged the Pakistan Cricket Board to take a firm stand against India's refusal to accept the Asia Cup trophy from PCB chief Mohsin Naqvi.

Unstoppable! Abhishek sets new T20I rankings record

Unstoppable! Abhishek sets new T20I rankings record

Rediff.com   1 Oct 2025

Abhishek Sharma reached 931 ratings point, which is 12 more than the previous best rating of 919 attained by England's Dawid Malan in 2020.

West Indies trounce Nepal; avoid T20I series sweep

West Indies trounce Nepal; avoid T20I series sweep

Rediff.com   1 Oct 2025

West Indies trounced Nepal by 10 wickets in the inconsequential third and final T20 International to avoid the humiliation of a series sweep.

India Vs Naqvi Trophy Tussle Drags On!

India Vs Naqvi Trophy Tussle Drags On!

Rediff.com   1 Oct 2025

Asian Cricket Council Chairman Mohsin Naqvi insists on presenting the trophy and medals to the victorious Indian team at a formal function.

Abhishek Celebrates With Mentor Yuvraj

Abhishek Celebrates With Mentor Yuvraj

Rediff.com   30 Sep 2025

Yuvraj Singh has been coaching the Punjab left-hander for years, grooming him into one of the best batters in T20 cricket.

How Hyderabad Welcomed Asia Cup Hero Tilak Varma

How Hyderabad Welcomed Asia Cup Hero Tilak Varma

Rediff.com   30 Sep 2025

Tilak Varma, India's match-winner in the Asia Cup final against Pakistan, received a grand welcome on his return to Hyderabad on Tuesday.

'Indian Team Ko Kya Hua Hai?'

'Indian Team Ko Kya Hua Hai?'

Rediff.com   30 Sep 2025

'There has been no gentlemanness in the game. There have been very rude, arrogant gestures on the field.'

SEE: How Tilak, Dube scripted the chase for Asia Cup win

SEE: How Tilak, Dube scripted the chase for Asia Cup win

Rediff.com   30 Sep 2025

'My bat did its work, and they (Pakistan) did not get a chance to speak.'

Eng pacer Woakes bids farewell to international cricket

Eng pacer Woakes bids farewell to international cricket

Rediff.com   29 Sep 2025

Woakes leaves international cricket with a trophy cabinet many dream of, but his legacy goes beyond numbers.

'This will haunt them,' Malik slams India over trophy snub

'This will haunt them,' Malik slams India over trophy snub

Rediff.com   29 Sep 2025

India's Asia Cup triumph over Pakistan may have ended in victory, but Shoaib Malik believes the team's refusal to collect the trophy means they missed out on one of the tournament's most memorable moments.

Seen Varun Chakravarthy's Asia 'Cup' Celebration?

Seen Varun Chakravarthy's Asia 'Cup' Celebration?

Rediff.com   29 Sep 2025

Chakravarthy's caption summed it up perfectly, ' Akkha duniya ek taraf, aur mere India ek taraf. Jai Hind.