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Ton-up Sarfaraz sends selectors reminder ahead of WI Tests

Ton-up Sarfaraz sends selectors reminder ahead of WI Tests

Rediff.com   18 Aug 2025

With the twin Test series against West Indies and South Africa in October and November, he has sent a strong message to BCCI selectors.

'India Will Boycott Pakistan Game'

'India Will Boycott Pakistan Game'

Rediff.com   18 Aug 2025

'Ye match bilkul nahi khelna chahiye, aur khelenge bhi nahi, ye main daave ke saath keh sakta hoon.'

Drop Tilak for Shreyas in Asia Cup squad?

Drop Tilak for Shreyas in Asia Cup squad?

Rediff.com   18 Aug 2025

Shreyas merits Asia Cup spot based on IPL performance, reckons Aakash Chopra.

'Hard Times Made Me Better'

'Hard Times Made Me Better'

Rediff.com   18 Aug 2025

'In cricket, certain things are not in our control.'

What Arjun's Fiancee Told Sara Tendulkar

What Arjun's Fiancee Told Sara Tendulkar

Rediff.com   18 Aug 2025

'Stress less, enjoy more.'

Why Today's Stars Ignore Gavaskar

Why Today's Stars Ignore Gavaskar

Rediff.com   18 Aug 2025

'It's very unfortunate that our players don't go to him for advice.'

Asia Cup: Gill, Jaiswal unlikely; Iyer in contention

Asia Cup: Gill, Jaiswal unlikely; Iyer in contention

Rediff.com   18 Aug 2025

The report also indicated that Shubman Gill and Yashasvi Jaiswal are unlikely to get a call-up to the T20I squad as the team management might not upset the team's core combination.

'Don't push Bumrah towards early retirement'

'Don't push Bumrah towards early retirement'

Rediff.com   17 Aug 2025

As India's pace spearhead Jasprit Bumrah's workload management has become a topic of debate, former Team India opener Akash Chopra defended the pacer's selective participation in the longest format.

Problem of plenty could hinder Rahul, Shreyas' Asia Cup chances

Problem of plenty could hinder Rahul, Shreyas' Asia Cup chances

Rediff.com   17 Aug 2025

'As much as we may want, unka number itni aasani se nahi aayega (It's not going to be easy for Rahul)'

PIX: Surya holidays in the Land of the Rising Sun

PIX: Surya holidays in the Land of the Rising Sun

Rediff.com   17 Aug 2025

This is going to be much-needed rejuvenation for captain Surya, ahead of the all-important Asia Cup assignment commencing from September 9 to September 28.

Rizwan, Babar out as Pakistan name squad for Asia Cup

Rizwan, Babar out as Pakistan name squad for Asia Cup

Rediff.com   17 Aug 2025

Salman Ali Agha will lead the team for the upcoming UAE tri-series and the subsequent Asia Cup also to be played in the UAE, the International Cricket Council announced on Sunday.

How Simmo helped Hayden become a sweep shot master

How Simmo helped Hayden become a sweep shot master

Rediff.com   16 Aug 2025

Taught me how to play sweep against spin: Matthew Hayden pays heartfelt tribute to Bob Simpson

CSK slams 'extra pay' talk after Ashwin's bold claim

CSK slams 'extra pay' talk after Ashwin's bold claim

Rediff.com   16 Aug 2025

CSK's mid-season signing of Dewald Brevis, once hailed as a masterstroke, is now at the centre of a fresh debate over IPL's replacement rules.

'India must not adjust for him, Bumrah must'

'India must not adjust for him, Bumrah must'

Rediff.com   16 Aug 2025

As debates around Jasprit Bumrah's workload continue, Sanjay Manjrekar has taken a firm stance - arguing that the onus lies on the pacer to adapt, not the system.

Will Sanju Samson Find a Place in India's Asia Cup Squad?

Will Sanju Samson Find a Place in India's Asia Cup Squad?

Rediff.com   16 Aug 2025

Samson reminded everyone of his class with a 54 off 36 balls in a high-voltage friendly at Greenfield Stadium, guiding the KCA Secretary XI to a nail-biting win ahead of the Kerala Cricket League.

How Irfan Pathan Silenced Afridi During Pakistan Tour

How Irfan Pathan Silenced Afridi During Pakistan Tour

Rediff.com   16 Aug 2025

Pathan recently recalled an incident from the 2006 tour of Pakistan that left Afridi stunned into silence.

Rishabh Pant's Epic 'Retirement' Banter With Rohit

Rishabh Pant's Epic 'Retirement' Banter With Rohit

Rediff.com   16 Aug 2025

Rishabh Pant shared a video featuring Indian ODI captain Rohit Sharma joking about his retirement from the 50-overs format.

SEE: Rishabh Pant's Pizza-Making Masterclass

SEE: Rishabh Pant's Pizza-Making Masterclass

Rediff.com   14 Aug 2025

From smashing sixes to spinning pizza dough, Rishabh Pant is serving up a whole new kind of heat during his injury break.

Kohli did a magnificent job as India captain: Shastri

Kohli did a magnificent job as India captain: Shastri

Rediff.com   14 Aug 2025

Former coach Ravi Shastri praised Virat Kohli's tenure as India's captain, stating that he did he a 'magnificent job' both as a skipper and a batter.

August 14, 1990: Why 1st Century Is Special For Tendulkar

August 14, 1990: Why 1st Century Is Special For Tendulkar

Rediff.com   14 Aug 2025

It was exactly 35 years ago -- on August 14, 1990 -- that a 17-year-old Sachin Tendulkar scored the first of his 100 international centuries.