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India Call Up Bhuvneshwar for Decider After Arshdeep's Shoulder Injury

India Call Up Bhuvneshwar for Decider After Arshdeep's Shoulder Injury

Rediff.com   16 Oct 2026

India have added veteran pacer Bhuvneshwar Kumar as cover for Arshdeep Singh ahead of the fifth T20I against West Indies at the M Chinnaswamy Stadium.

WTC Final Chase: Bumrah Set to Skip NZ ODIs?

WTC Final Chase: Bumrah Set to Skip NZ ODIs?

Rediff.com   16 Oct 2026

India may rest Jasprit Bumrah for the New Zealand ODIs to keep him fresh for the crucial Test series as they chase a place in the World Test Championship final.

'It Crossed All Limits': Yuzi Chahal Opens Up on Alcohol Addiction

'It Crossed All Limits': Yuzi Chahal Opens Up on Alcohol Addiction

Rediff.com   16 Oct 2026

Yuzvendra Chahal opens up about alcohol addiction, his 26-day stay in rehab, divorce and anxiety, revealing how he decided to reclaim his life and cricket.

Jaffer rues Rinku Singh's absence, says India missed a game-changer in 4th T20I vs Windies

Jaffer rues Rinku Singh's absence, says India missed a game-changer in 4th T20I vs Windies

Rediff.com   15 Oct 2026

Wasim Jaffer says India missed Rinku Singh's finishing prowess against West Indies, while cautioning against expecting Naman Dhir to bowl four overs and stressing his batting value.

Ashwin backs in-form Windies skipper Shai Hope for IPL, says RCB could be an option

Ashwin backs in-form Windies skipper Shai Hope for IPL, says RCB could be an option

Rediff.com   15 Oct 2026

Ravichandran Ashwin backs in-form West Indies skipper Shai Hope for an IPL contract, identifying defending champions RCB as a potential fit despite concerns over overseas combinations and batting position.

Rohit Sharma on finding the perfect formula to handle pressure

Rohit Sharma on finding the perfect formula to handle pressure

Rediff.com   15 Oct 2026

Rohit Sharma credits meticulous preparation, studying opposition bowlers and mental strength for handling pressure, while maintaining strong ODI form ahead of India's upcoming New Zealand and Sri Lanka series.

Why Shreyas Iyer Called Back Arshdeep in Final Over

Why Shreyas Iyer Called Back Arshdeep in Final Over

Rediff.com   15 Oct 2026

India captain Shreyas Iyer called back Arshdeep Singh after the pacer was struck on the shoulder by a Shamar Joseph bouncer in the final over of the fourth T20I against the West Indies in Hyderabad on Wednesday.

Sanju Samson Shares Arshdeep Injury Update

Sanju Samson Shares Arshdeep Injury Update

Rediff.com   15 Oct 2026

Sanju Samson has expressed hope that left-arm pacer Arshdeep Singh will recover from a bouncer injury in time for India's crucial T20I series decider against the West Indies in Bengaluru.

Hope Unstoppable, India Left Searching for Answers in Hyderabad

Hope Unstoppable, India Left Searching for Answers in Hyderabad

Rediff.com   15 Oct 2026

Shai Hope's unbeaten 102 and Keemo Paul's five-wicket haul led West Indies to a 24-run victory over India, levelling the five-match T20I series at 2-2.

Samson joins India's six-hitting elite as team crosses 2,000 T20I sixes

Samson joins India's six-hitting elite as team crosses 2,000 T20I sixes

Rediff.com   14 Oct 2026

Sanju Samson smashed 56 off 22 balls to join India's 100-six T20I club as the team became the second nation to cross 2,000 sixes in the format.

2nd Test, SA vs Aus: Gibbs Urges Proteas to Drop Verreynne, Bring in Ackerman

2nd Test, SA vs Aus: Gibbs Urges Proteas to Drop Verreynne, Bring in Ackerman

Rediff.com   14 Oct 2026

Following South Africa's defeat in the 1st Test in Durban on Tuesday, October 13, Herschelle Gibbs wants Kagiso Rabada back, Marques Ackerman included and Ryan Rickelton moved down the order to keep wickets in the 2nd Test.

One-off Test: Atal frustrates Bangladesh as Afghanistan survive final-day onslaught

One-off Test: Atal frustrates Bangladesh as Afghanistan survive final-day onslaught

Rediff.com   13 Oct 2026

Sediqullah Atal's 111 and Qais Ahmad's unbeaten 49, capped by a last-ball six, helped Afghanistan survive 142 overs to force a dramatic draw against Bangladesh.

Jasprit Bumrah among the best of 21st century, ranked third by Buttler and Broad

Jasprit Bumrah among the best of 21st century, ranked third by Buttler and Broad

Rediff.com   13 Oct 2026

Jasprit Bumrah ranked third in Jos Buttler and Stuart Broad's top 10 bowlers of the 21st century, ahead of Glenn McGrath and Muttiah Muralitharan, behind Warne and Anderson.

Gavaskar Seeks Separate T20I Records For Associate Nations

Gavaskar Seeks Separate T20I Records For Associate Nations

Rediff.com   13 Oct 2026

Sunil Gavaskar has questioned men's T20I records involving Associate nations, proposing separate categories to account for differences in playing standards.

Pollock Starts Pink-Ball Debate: Should Day Tests Ditch the Red Ball?

Pollock Starts Pink-Ball Debate: Should Day Tests Ditch the Red Ball?

Rediff.com   13 Oct 2026

Former South Africa all-rounder Shaun Pollock has called for the use of pink balls in traditional daytime Test matches to reduce playing time lost due to bad light, following interruptions in the ongoing first Test between South Africa and Australia.

Porel Breaks Down After Ton, Speaks On Rape Charges

Porel Breaks Down After Ton, Speaks On Rape Charges

Rediff.com   13 Oct 2026

Bengal wicketkeeper-batter Abishek Porel scored an unbeaten century in a Ranji Trophy match against Delhi, breaking down in tears afterwards and stating, 'I want to answer everyone through cricket' in response to an alleged rape case.

'More Motivated Than Ever': Jos Buttler's Message After Surgery

'More Motivated Than Ever': Jos Buttler's Message After Surgery

Rediff.com   13 Oct 2026

England white-ball star Jos Buttler begins his recovery after hamstring surgery. He is ruled out of the Pakistan tri-series and his participation in the Australia tour is in doubt.

ECB Expands Central Contracts, Introduces Fresh Faces to England Squad

ECB Expands Central Contracts, Introduces Fresh Faces to England Squad

Rediff.com   12 Oct 2026

The England and Wales Cricket Board (ECB) has significantly expanded its central contract list to 30 players, alongside nine development contracts, for the 2026/27 season, introducing several new faces and extending deals for key players.

Rishabh Pant ruled out of India A squad for New Zealand tour

Rishabh Pant ruled out of India A squad for New Zealand tour

Rediff.com   12 Oct 2026

Rishabh Pant has been ruled out of the first two India A matches against New Zealand due to a left side strain, with Kumar Kushagra named as his replacement.

Sachin Tendulkar's Touching Birthday Message to Daughter Sara

Sachin Tendulkar's Touching Birthday Message to Daughter Sara

Rediff.com   12 Oct 2026

Cricket icon Sachin Tendulkar shared a heartfelt birthday message for his daughter, Sara Tendulkar, who turned 29, expressing pride in her independent path and achievements.