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Mitchell Starc Gives Ultimate Husband Goals... Again

Mitchell Starc Gives Ultimate Husband Goals... Again

Rediff.com   14 Jan 2026

Australian cricketer Mitchell Starc is once again giving husband goals to all the men out there.

First Time Ever In WPL! Ayushi Soni Retired Out

First Time Ever In WPL! Ayushi Soni Retired Out

Rediff.com   14 Jan 2026

History was created in the Women's Premier League (WPL) on Tuesday night but it was not a moment Ayushi Soni would have cherished.

Why Is Nitish Reddy Sitting Out?

Why Is Nitish Reddy Sitting Out?

Rediff.com   14 Jan 2026

Aakash Chopra has questioned the India team management's handling of allrounder Nitish Kumar Reddy.

The former India opener asked if the selectors and team management are on the same page about how, or even when, Nitish should be used.

Why Badoni was picked ahead of Rinku and Parag

Why Badoni was picked ahead of Rinku and Parag

Rediff.com   13 Jan 2026

'It could be a slightly unpopular choice because he hasn't scored even 1,000 runs in List A cricket.'

T20 World Cup: Pakistan-Born USA Cricketers Denied India Visa?

T20 World Cup: Pakistan-Born USA Cricketers Denied India Visa?

Rediff.com   13 Jan 2026

USA's pacer Ali Khan made a big disclosure on social media that he has been denied a visa by India to participate in next month's T20 World Cup.

Gill's Gift For Sarfaraz!

Gill's Gift For Sarfaraz!

Rediff.com   13 Jan 2026

Shubman Gill Gill gifted Sarfaraz Khan a Casio G-Shock watch, which the Mumbai batter proudly showed off to his fans on social media.

'Chhota Cheeku': Kohli Meets Mini-Me

'Chhota Cheeku': Kohli Meets Mini-Me

Rediff.com   13 Jan 2026

Virat Kohli recently shared a heartwarming moment with Garvit Uttam, a young fan who has gone viral for his uncanny resemblance to Kohli's childhood photographs.

Badoni Selection: Is Gambhir Playing Favourites?

Badoni Selection: Is Gambhir Playing Favourites?

Rediff.com   13 Jan 2026

Fans on social media accused Gautam Gambhir of favouritism, questioning Ayush Badoni's inclusion given his modest List A record.

RCB to play IPL 2026 home games outside Bengaluru

RCB to play IPL 2026 home games outside Bengaluru

Rediff.com   13 Jan 2026

RCB are set to shift their IPL 2026 home matches from Bengaluru to the D Y Patil Stadium in Navi Mumbai and Shaheed Veer Narayan Singh Stadium in Raipur.

Suryavanshi fails as India lose to England in U-19 WC warm-up

Suryavanshi fails as India lose to England in U-19 WC warm-up

Rediff.com   13 Jan 2026

Thomas Rew smashed an unbeaten half-century as England outclassed India by 20 runs in the rain hit Under-19 World Cup warm-up fixture.

'Kohli bats in ODIs like it's Delhi local league'

'Kohli bats in ODIs like it's Delhi local league'

Rediff.com   12 Jan 2026

What stands out in Kohli's current run is the balance -- the familiar, calculated ODI template remains intact, but there is also a noticeable willingness to take calculated risks.

'Often Misunderstood' Rahul Makes the Difference, Says Pathan

'Often Misunderstood' Rahul Makes the Difference, Says Pathan

Rediff.com   12 Jan 2026

Pathan also lauded young Harshit Rana's all-round contribution, insisting the pacer is earning his place purely on merit.

Shikhar Dhawan Begins New Innings, Gets Engaged

Shikhar Dhawan Begins New Innings, Gets Engaged

Rediff.com   12 Jan 2026

The 39-year-old shared the news on social media on Monday, posting a picture from the intimate ceremony along with a heartfelt message that reflected both gratitude and optimism.

'They Are Lying': Akram Breaks Silence'

'They Are Lying': Akram Breaks Silence'

Rediff.com   12 Jan 2026

Wasim Akram said some of his team-mates still blame him for that defeat.

Rahul's Tamil Advice Leads To 'Rashtriya Bhasha' Talk

Rahul's Tamil Advice Leads To 'Rashtriya Bhasha' Talk

Rediff.com   12 Jan 2026

What began as routine on-field communication during the first ODI in Vadodara on Sunday soon turned into a talking point, as a brief stump-mic moment sparked playful banter among commentators.

'The way Kohli keeps getting better... fantastic to see!

'The way Kohli keeps getting better... fantastic to see!

Rediff.com   12 Jan 2026

Virat Kohli top-scored with a splendid innings of 93 from 91 balls, anchoring India's run chase of 301 with eight fours and one six during the series opener against New Zealand.

Father-son duo Nabi-Eisakhil script rare T20 history

Father-son duo Nabi-Eisakhil script rare T20 history

Rediff.com   12 Jan 2026

Afghanistan veteran all-rounder Mohammad Nabi and 19-year-old Hassan Eisakhil created history as they became the first father-son pair to bat together in a major T20 league.

Virat Kohli: Eternal King Of Run Chases!

Virat Kohli: Eternal King Of Run Chases!

Rediff.com   12 Jan 2026

Virat Kohli has now amassed 1,091 runs in 300-plus successful chases in ODIs, averaging 121.22 with a strike rate of 125.25, including seven hundreds and two fifties.

Yuvraj Gives Sanju Tips...

Yuvraj Gives Sanju Tips...

Rediff.com   12 Jan 2026

Yuvraj Singh was seen giving Sanju Samson some batting tips during a nets training, in a video posted on X.

Kohli reveals who keeps his trophies.. and it's not him

Kohli reveals who keeps his trophies.. and it's not him

Rediff.com   12 Jan 2026

Virat Kohli may be rewriting record books with ease, but when it comes to his trophies, the Indian great prefers to keep things simple -- and close to home.