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Afridi's Anti-India Dig Sparks Backlash

Afridi's Anti-India Dig Sparks Backlash

Rediff.com   35 minutes ago

Months after the Asia Cup final ended in an unprecedented trophy snub, the controversy has resurfaced -- this time through a pointed comment from former Pakistan captain Shaheen Afridi that has sparked sharp reactions across social media.

Vijay Hazare: Hardik goes ballistic; Sarfaraz trumps Abhishek

Vijay Hazare: Hardik goes ballistic; Sarfaraz trumps Abhishek

Rediff.com   38 minutes ago

Hardik Pandya's dazzling performance with both bat and ball powered Baroda to an emphatic 149-run victory against Chandigarh.

Stokes concedes, Bazball has lost its element of surprise

Stokes concedes, Bazball has lost its element of surprise

Rediff.com   1 hour ago

He added that to win Test matches in Australia, a team needs to do well in all three departments, which his side didn't do throughout the Ashes series.

'You Can't Explain What This 14-Year-Old Is Doing'

'You Can't Explain What This 14-Year-Old Is Doing'

Rediff.com   2 hours ago

Ashwin highlighted the sheer volume and impact of Sooryavanshi's recent performances in a social media post, underlining just how extraordinary the youngster's run has been.

Harry Brook gets 'final warning' after NZ nightclub clash

Harry Brook gets 'final warning' after NZ nightclub clash

Rediff.com   2 hours ago

England's batting star Harry Brook is on 'a final warning' after being involved in an altercation with a nightclub bouncer during the tour of New Zealand ahead of the Ashes.

Tilak Varma undergoes emergency surgery, T20 WC in doubt

Tilak Varma undergoes emergency surgery, T20 WC in doubt

Rediff.com   6 hours ago

Tilak Varma underwent emergency surgery in Rajkot after complaining of severe abdominal pain while playing in the Vijay Hazare Trophy for Hyderabad.

PIX: Khawaja's Emotional Ashes Farewell

PIX: Khawaja's Emotional Ashes Farewell

Rediff.com   6 hours ago

Usman Khawaja said he was delighted to end his Test career with a victory in the fifth and final Ashes Test against England at Sydney on Thursday.

Waugh Tips Jaiswal To Be Next Test Great!

Waugh Tips Jaiswal To Be Next Test Great!

Rediff.com   11 hours ago

'At 24 years of age, he's already scored a double hundred and averages just under 50. There's something special about this kid.'

Vaibhav Sooryavanshi scripts history with 63-ball U-19 century vs SA

Vaibhav Sooryavanshi scripts history with 63-ball U-19 century vs SA

Rediff.com   14 hours ago

The 14-year-old became the youngest U-19 captain to score a century in Youth One-Day cricket.

'A star is born': Bethell joins elite with SCG century

'A star is born': Bethell joins elite with SCG century

Rediff.com   1 days ago

England's young batter Jacob Bethell joined an elite list after scoring his maiden Test century against Australia on Day 4 of the fifth and final Ashes Test.

Ashes: England captain Stokes suffers adductor injury

Ashes: England captain Stokes suffers adductor injury

Rediff.com   1 days ago

England captain Ben Stokes was forced off the field because of injury on Day 4 of the fifth and final Ashes Test against Australia on Wednesday.

Fit-again Hazlewood set for return as IPL and T20 WC beckon

Fit-again Hazlewood set for return as IPL and T20 WC beckon

Rediff.com   1 days ago

One of the most consistent fast bowlers in world cricket, Hazlewood has been a mainstay across formats for Australia, known for his IPL-style discipline, bounce and accuracy. However, injuries have interrupted his recent run.

BPL host Ridhima refutes claims: 'I was not dropped'

BPL host Ridhima refutes claims: 'I was not dropped'

Rediff.com   1 days ago

Bangladesh's local media reported on Wednesday, quoting sources in the Bangladesh Cricket Board (BCB) that Ridhima was axed from the BPL.

Shreyas Iyer returns in style, hits 53-ball 82 in Vijay Hazare

Shreyas Iyer returns in style, hits 53-ball 82 in Vijay Hazare

Rediff.com   1 days ago

Shreyas Iyer marked his return from injury in style, smashing a fluent 82 off 53 balls in the Vijay Hazare Trophy one-day match in Jaipur on Tuesday.

Gill's domestic comeback ends in disappointment

Gill's domestic comeback ends in disappointment

Rediff.com   1 days ago

India's ODI and Test captain Shubman Gill endured a forgettable return to domestic cricket, falling cheaply in his first outing of the Vijay Hazare Trophy 2025-26 on Tuesday.

600+ Runs: Padikkal Makes Vijay Hazare History

600+ Runs: Padikkal Makes Vijay Hazare History

Rediff.com   1 days ago

Devdutt Padikkal continued his dream run in the Vijay Hazare Trophy 2025-2026 on Tuesday in Ahmedabad, even if his 91 off 82 balls against Rajasthan felt strangely modest by his towering standards.

'When Root Scores, My Mind Goes to Kohli'

'When Root Scores, My Mind Goes to Kohli'

Rediff.com   2 days ago

Every time Joe Root or Steve Smith scores big in Test cricket, Sanjay Manjrekar says his thoughts drift to Virat Kohli.

Celebrating India's World Champions!

Celebrating India's World Champions!

Rediff.com   2 days ago

India's World Cup winning captains -- Harmanpreet Kaur, Deepika T C and Rohit Sharma -- were honoured by the Reliance Foundation in Mumbai on Monday.

Dhoni Hits The Dance Floor!

Dhoni Hits The Dance Floor!

Rediff.com   2 days ago

Mahendra Singh Dhoni was in complete flow on the dance floor, flashing his trademark smile and soaking in the music.

'Should You Touch Another Player?'

'Should You Touch Another Player?'

Rediff.com   2 days ago

England Captain Ben Stokes was involved in a heated on-field exchange with Australia's No.3 Marnus Labuschagne, an incident that drew strong reactions from former players in the commentary box.