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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.

Rohit axed as India's ODI captain; Gill takes over

Rohit axed as India's ODI captain; Gill takes over

Rediff.com   4 Oct 2025

Shubman Gill was rewarded with the captaincy of the Indian ODI team for the upcoming tour of Australia, the BCCI announced on Saturday.

John Jameson: Bombay's English Cricketer

John Jameson: Bombay's English Cricketer

Rediff.com   4 Oct 2025

'I'm proud of my Indian connection. Why shouldn't I be?'

Why Abhishek Missed Sister's Wedding

Why Abhishek Missed Sister's Wedding

Rediff.com   4 Oct 2025

As his sister tied the knot, Abhishek was donning India's colours, sweating it out on the field.

Rahul dedicates long-awaited, special ton to...

Rahul dedicates long-awaited, special ton to...

Rediff.com   3 Oct 2025

Rahul had scored last scored a century home way back in December 2016 against England at Chennai, scoring 199.

Abhishek reveals Gill's cheeky prank from U-16 days

Abhishek reveals Gill's cheeky prank from U-16 days

Rediff.com   3 Oct 2025

Abhishek, who made his international debut last year, had an incredible Asia Cup campaign, amassing 314 runs at an average of 44.85 in six outings.

'It Always Feels Good When You Defeat A Good Team'

'It Always Feels Good When You Defeat A Good Team'

Rediff.com   3 Oct 2025

'We cannot deny that Pakistan also played brilliantly.'

Meet India's new six-hitting sensation in Tests

Meet India's new six-hitting sensation in Tests

Rediff.com   3 Oct 2025

Ravindra Jadeja smashed his way past Mahendra Singh Dhoni to become India's fourth-highest six-hitter in Test cricket, continuing his fine form against the West Indies in Ahmedabad on Friday.

KL Rahul makes history, joins elite Test century club

KL Rahul makes history, joins elite Test century club

Rediff.com   3 Oct 2025

Indian opener KL Rahul ended a long home-soil century drought, scoring his 11th Test hundred in India's opening match against the West Indies at the Narendra Modi Stadium on Friday. He reached 100 off 197 balls, hitting 12 stylish fours.

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.