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'A tenure marked by some truly special moments': BCCI hails Agarkar

'A tenure marked by some truly special moments': BCCI hails Agarkar

Rediff.com   7 days ago

The Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) and head coach Gautam Gambhir have lauded former chief selector Ajit Agarkar for his highly successful three-year tenure, which saw India win three ICC trophies and achieve significant white-ball dominance.

Bomb Threat at Narendra Modi Stadium During India Vs Australia U-19 Match

Bomb Threat at Narendra Modi Stadium During India Vs Australia U-19 Match

Rediff.com   7 days ago

The Narendra Modi Stadium in Ahmedabad received a bomb threat email during an India Under-19 vs Australia Under-19 cricket match, with the sender claiming association with the 'Khalistan National Army' and also warning of blasts at upcoming Diljit Dosanjh concerts.

'Welcome back, Bhuvi!': Raina celebrates Bhuvi's India return

'Welcome back, Bhuvi!': Raina celebrates Bhuvi's India return

Rediff.com   7 Oct 2026

Former India batter Suresh Raina has lauded seamer Bhuvneshwar Kumar's return to the Indian T20I side after a four-year hiatus, praising his discipline, hard work, and resilience as 'truly inspiring'.

Shreyas Iyer rises to career-best seventh in ICC T20I rankings after match-winning century

Shreyas Iyer rises to career-best seventh in ICC T20I rankings after match-winning century

Rediff.com   7 Oct 2026

Shreyas Iyer has surged to a career-best seventh position in the ICC Men's T20I Batting Rankings after smashing his maiden T20I century in the opening match of the home series against the West Indies in Lucknow on Tuesday.

Virat Kohli Slams Rs 5 Crore Ashram Visit Allegations

Virat Kohli Slams Rs 5 Crore Ashram Visit Allegations

Rediff.com   7 Oct 2026

Virat Kohli's spokesperson has strongly denied claims by Dinesh Sharma, also known as Falahari Maharaj, that the cricketer was paid Rs 5 crore for visiting spiritual leader Premanand Govind Sharan Ji Maharaj's ashram in Vrindavan, stating the visits are driven by personal faith.

Harmanpreet Kaur Redefined Women's Cricket

Harmanpreet Kaur Redefined Women's Cricket

Rediff.com   7 Oct 2026

Harmanpreet Kaur's career has been defined by landmark innings, record-breaking longevity and milestones that have mirrored the rise of Indian women's cricket.

Bhuvneshwar back after 4 years! Picked in Indian team for New Zealand T20Is

Bhuvneshwar back after 4 years! Picked in Indian team for New Zealand T20Is

Rediff.com   6 Oct 2026

Bhuvneshwar Kumar was the surprise inclusion in the Indian team for the upcoming T20I series in New Zealand starting later this month.

Sooryavanshi out, Samson in: India choose experience in T20I opener vs Windies

Sooryavanshi out, Samson in: India choose experience in T20I opener vs Windies

Rediff.com   6 Oct 2026

India dropped teenage sensation Vaibhav Sooryavanshi despite his impressive Asian Games run, preferring Sanju Samson as Gautam Gambhir backed experience and resisted pressure to alter the winning combination.

Numbers that define an era: Harmanpreet Kaur's historic India captaincy legacy

Numbers that define an era: Harmanpreet Kaur's historic India captaincy legacy

Rediff.com   6 Oct 2026

Harmanpreet Kaur ended her India captaincy after a historic nine-year tenure, highlighted by the 2025 Women's World Cup triumph, two Asian Games gold medals and record 155 T20I appearances.

Indian Stars Gill, Abhishek, Charani, Shafali Vie for ICC Player of the Month

Indian Stars Gill, Abhishek, Charani, Shafali Vie for ICC Player of the Month

Rediff.com   6 Oct 2026

Indian cricketers Shubman Gill, Abhishek Sharma, Sree Charani, and Shafali Verma have been shortlisted for the ICC Men's and Women's Player of the Month awards for September, recognising their exceptional performances in recent international matches.

New career low for Suryakumar Yadav, dropped from Mumbai Ranji squad

New career low for Suryakumar Yadav, dropped from Mumbai Ranji squad

Rediff.com   6 Oct 2026

Suryakumar Yadav has been dropped from Mumbai's Ranji Trophy squad for the opening match against Chandigarh, despite confirming his availability, due to selectors' concerns over his red-ball form after an 18-month hiatus from the format.

No game time, but Vaibhav Sooryavanshi gaining invaluable India experience

No game time, but Vaibhav Sooryavanshi gaining invaluable India experience

Rediff.com   6 Oct 2026

'I think the more time he spends in this environment with the quality players, the more time he trains at this standard, will only be great for his cricket.'

Jaffer backs Tilak Varma as ideal successor to Virat Kohli at No. 3

Jaffer backs Tilak Varma as ideal successor to Virat Kohli at No. 3

Rediff.com   5 Oct 2026

Former Indian cricketer Wasim Jaffer believes young batter Tilak Varma is the ideal candidate to replace Virat Kohli at the crucial No. 3 position in One-Day Internationals once Kohli retires after the 2027 World Cup, citing Varma's versatility and strong first-class record.

'India moved beyond him': DK's verdict on Shami

'India moved beyond him': DK's verdict on Shami

Rediff.com   5 Oct 2026

Dinesh Karthik believes Mohammed Shami's chances of an India comeback are slim, stating the team has moved beyond him. He also expressed concerns about the future of ODI cricket once Rohit Sharma and Virat Kohli retire, highlighting their significant impact on the sport.

Why Sooryavanshi Will Have To Wait: Gambhir

Why Sooryavanshi Will Have To Wait: Gambhir

Rediff.com   5 Oct 2026

Gautam Gambhir has told Vaibhav Sooryavanshi that despite his impressive form, he will need to wait for his opportunity in the T20 team due to the established players and the importance of team continuity.

Shreyas Iyer on Vaibhav Sooryavanshi: 'His time will come'

Shreyas Iyer on Vaibhav Sooryavanshi: 'His time will come'

Rediff.com   5 Oct 2026

Despite limited opportunities in the playing XI, India skipper Shreyas Iyer has expressed strong confidence in young cricketer Vaibhav Sooryavanshi, stating that the 15-year-old's time to dominate Indian cricket will come.

India, West Indies fined for slow over rate in 3rd ODI

India, West Indies fined for slow over rate in 3rd ODI

Rediff.com   5 Oct 2026

Both the Indian and West Indies cricket teams were fined by the International Cricket Council for maintaining slow over rates during their third and final One-Day International match in Mullanpur, New Chandigarh.

Birthday Boy Pant Gets The Perfect Gift As Rest Of India Win Irani Cup

Birthday Boy Pant Gets The Perfect Gift As Rest Of India Win Irani Cup

Rediff.com   5 Oct 2026

Rest of India defeated Jammu and Kashmir by 167 runs to win the Irani Cup, providing a perfect birthday gift for Captain Rishabh Pant. Despite Pant being sidelined with fever, the team's pacers, led by Mukesh Kumar, secured a sensational victory by adjusting their bowling strategy in the second innings. Young batter Ravichandran Smaran also played a crucial role with a superb century.

A record 162 and a historic chase: Shai Hope stuns India

A record 162 and a historic chase: Shai Hope stuns India

Rediff.com   4 Oct 2026

Shai Hope smashed an unbeaten 162 as West Indies chased 352 to stun India by five wickets, setting a new record for the highest score in a successful ODI chase.

PIX: PT Usha Meets Cricket Team After Winning Asian Games Gold

PIX: PT Usha Meets Cricket Team After Winning Asian Games Gold

Rediff.com   4 Oct 2026

IOA chief PT Usha met the Indian Cricket Team after their thrilling win over Pakistan to win the Asian Games gold medal in Nisshin on Saturday.