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Australia, England Register Unwanted Ashes Record!

Australia, England Register Unwanted Ashes Record!

Rediff.com   21 Nov 2025

Australia, England registered shameful record during first Ashes Test at Perth as express pace dominates proceedings

Starc, Stokes Masterclass On Roller-Coaster Day 1

Starc, Stokes Masterclass On Roller-Coaster Day 1

Rediff.com   21 Nov 2025

Mitchell Starc and Ben Stokes set the scene for a dramatic Ashes series.

When Smriti Said Yes...

When Smriti Said Yes...

Rediff.com   21 Nov 2025

Palash Muchhal took to Instagram on Friday to share a heartwarming video of his proposal to cricket star Smriti Mandhana.

'If You Want Wickets That Turn From Day 1...'

'If You Want Wickets That Turn From Day 1...'

Rediff.com   21 Nov 2025

'When you are playing on spin-friendly pitches, you need to prepare differently.'

'You've Got To Question Bazball And Its Brain'

'You've Got To Question Bazball And Its Brain'

Rediff.com   21 Nov 2025

'The tailenders should have looked to bat with Jamie Smith. Really poor from the batters towards the end. The plan should have been to give him the strike and let him do the heavy lifting.'

Starc's Sensational Seven Stuns England on Day One

Starc's Sensational Seven Stuns England on Day One

Rediff.com   21 Nov 2025

Taking his 17th Test five-wicket haul, he finished with 7 for 58 off 12.5 overs.

Gambhir Blames IPL for Player Burnout

Gambhir Blames IPL for Player Burnout

Rediff.com   21 Nov 2025

'His point was that if you need workload management, then skip the IPL.'

Hardik Pandya Engaged?

Hardik Pandya Engaged?

Rediff.com   21 Nov 2025

Hardik Pandya may have meant to share a wholesome 'My big 3' update with Maheika, little Agastya from training, and his pets but fans zoomed in on something else: a ring on Maheika's ring finger.

Will India 'shave off' the grass for Test 2?

Will India 'shave off' the grass for Test 2?

Rediff.com   20 Nov 2025

The second and final Test starts in Guwahati from Saturday with India trailing 0-1 after the defeat on a challenging Eden Gardens pitch in Kolkata.

Smriti's Playful Reel Confirms Engagement

Smriti's Playful Reel Confirms Engagement

Rediff.com   20 Nov 2025

With music, laughter, and her closest cricketing friends by her side, Smriti Mandhana chose to reveal one of the most special moments of her life. The Indian star used a joyful dance reel to confirm her engagement to Composer Palash Muchhal.

Where Cricket Bats Are Made In The World

Where Cricket Bats Are Made In The World

Rediff.com   20 Nov 2025

Traditionally carved from top-quality willow, famous bat-makers, source the bulk of their willow wood from Kashmir.

Harbhajan's Surprise Handshake With Pakistan's Dahani

Harbhajan's Surprise Handshake With Pakistan's Dahani

Rediff.com   20 Nov 2025

Harbhajan Singh was seen shaking hands with Pakistan pacer Shahnawaz Dahani during the Abu Dhabi T10 League in Abu Dhabi on Wednesday.

Why Kevin Pietersen Loves India

Why Kevin Pietersen Loves India

Rediff.com   20 Nov 2025

'India gave me its heart first. So India will always have mine.'

Sanju Feels Like A Champion In CSK Yellow

Sanju Feels Like A Champion In CSK Yellow

Rediff.com   20 Nov 2025

'I have been waiting for this day and I am very fortunate that I am going to wear the yellow jersey.'

Gill Set To Miss Guwahati Test

Gill Set To Miss Guwahati Test

Rediff.com   20 Nov 2025

Though Shubman Gill travelled with the Indian team to Guwahati on Wednesday, his injury is unlikely to heal in time ahead of the second Test, which begins on Saturday.

Ridiculous! Hope becomes first-ever batter to...

Ridiculous! Hope becomes first-ever batter to...

Rediff.com   19 Nov 2025

Shai Hope becomes first batter to hit hundred against all Test-playing nations

Will Selectors Consider Rinku For Tests?

Will Selectors Consider Rinku For Tests?

Rediff.com   19 Nov 2025

Rinku smashed a career-best 176 runs from 247 balls, his 100 coming off 157 balls against Tamil Nadu on Wednesday.

Will Jadeja Captain Rajasthan Royals?

Will Jadeja Captain Rajasthan Royals?

Rediff.com   19 Nov 2025

Ravindra Jadeja agreed to return to the Rajasthan Royals, where he played the first two IPL seasons, taking a pay cut from Rs 18 crore to Rs 14 crore.

Chetta Is Here! CSK Welcome Sanju In Kollywood Style

Chetta Is Here! CSK Welcome Sanju In Kollywood Style

Rediff.com   19 Nov 2025

Quite similar to the hero introduction scenes in Kollywood movies, the elaborately staged sequence combines slow-motion shots, silhouettes, and high contrast lighting to enhance the dramatic narrative.

'Am I Harmanpreet?' Bangla Captain Hits Out

'Am I Harmanpreet?' Bangla Captain Hits Out

Rediff.com   18 Nov 2025

In a row that has rocked Bangladesh women's cricket, captain Nigar Sultana Joty has denied claims that she beat junior players, responding with a fiery defence that included a dig at India skipper Harmanpreet Kaur.