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Virat Kohli Beats Tendulkar To 15,000 Runs In ODIs

Virat Kohli Beats Tendulkar To 15,000 Runs In ODIs

Rediff.com   27 Sep 2026

Virat Kohli has become only the second player after Sachin Tendulkar to complete 15,000 runs in One Day Internationals, achieving the feat in his 303rd innings, significantly faster than Tendulkar's 377 innings.

Asian Games: Gold Awaits! Shreyas Iyer, Team India Land in Nagoya

Asian Games: Gold Awaits! Shreyas Iyer, Team India Land in Nagoya

Rediff.com   26 Sep 2026

India's men's cricket team arrived in Nagoya on Saturday with their Asian Games title defence set to begin, as the defending champions prepare to face Afghanistan in their quarter-final on September 28.

Rohit-Kohli Reunion: India Begin West Indies ODI Prep

Rohit-Kohli Reunion: India Begin West Indies ODI Prep

Rediff.com   25 Sep 2026

Rohit Sharma and Virat Kohli were back together in the India nets on Thursday, giving fans an early glimpse of the veterans ahead of the ODI series against the West Indies in Thiruvananthapuram.

From success to setbacks, Gautam Gambhir takes stock of his two years at India's helm

From success to setbacks, Gautam Gambhir takes stock of his two years at India's helm

Rediff.com   24 Sep 2026

Gautam Gambhir reflects on two years as India coach, accepting successes and failures, praising four captains for their team-first approach, and backing Shubman Gill's leadership future.

Suresh Raina underlines Rohit, Kohli's importance in ODI World Cup push

Suresh Raina underlines Rohit, Kohli's importance in ODI World Cup push

Rediff.com   22 Sep 2026

Suresh Raina backed Rohit Sharma and Virat Kohli's experience and trophy-winning pedigree, saying their presence gives India a "90 per cent chance" of winning the World Cup.

23,000 and counting: Joe Root joins Tendulkar, Kohli in elite batting club

23,000 and counting: Joe Root joins Tendulkar, Kohli in elite batting club

Rediff.com   22 Sep 2026

Joe Root became only the eighth batter to cross 23,000 international runs, joining Sachin Tendulkar, Virat Kohli and other cricket greats in an elite batting club.

Tendulkar: 'Seeing India Play Japan Is Wonderful'

Tendulkar: 'Seeing India Play Japan Is Wonderful'

Rediff.com   22 Sep 2026

'Credit to the Japan team for taking on the challenge and putting up a fight.'

Japan Game: India Accused Of 'Bullying' Umpires

Japan Game: India Accused Of 'Bullying' Umpires

Rediff.com   22 Sep 2026

India secured a narrow two-run victory against Japan in a rain-hit T20 International, but the win was overshadowed by a controversial decision in the final over where an on-field umpire reversed a wide call following protests from Indian players.

Smriti Makes History, First Woman To Reach 11K Runs

Smriti Makes History, First Woman To Reach 11K Runs

Rediff.com   22 Sep 2026

Indian vice-captain Smriti Mandhana has become the first woman cricketer to reach 11,000 international runs, achieving the milestone during the Asian Games final against Sri Lanka.

Why Did Gambhir Meet Amit Shah?

Why Did Gambhir Meet Amit Shah?

Rediff.com   21 Sep 2026

'A warm meeting with Hon'ble Home Minister Shri @AmitShahji. Grateful for his time and guidance. Wishing him continued good health and well-being.'

Padikkal, Sudharsan in focus as India A gear up for Australia A Challenge

Padikkal, Sudharsan in focus as India A gear up for Australia A Challenge

Rediff.com   21 Sep 2026

As India A face Australia A in a crucial four-day match, attention centers on left-handers Devdutt Padikkal and Sai Sudharsan competing for top-order positions ahead of major Test series.

Sanju-Sundar Stroll In The Tokyo Rain

Sanju-Sundar Stroll In The Tokyo Rain

Rediff.com   21 Sep 2026

Washington Sundar and Sanju Samson were seen enjoying a rainy evening stroll in Tokyo, ahead of India's historic first-ever T20 International against Japan in Sano on Tuesday.

Smriti Mandhana Becomes T20I's Highest Run-Scorer

Smriti Mandhana Becomes T20I's Highest Run-Scorer

Rediff.com   21 Sep 2026

Smriti Mandhana added another landmark to her already impressive T20I career on Sunday, becoming the highest run-scorer in women's T20Is during India's Asian Games semifinal against Bangladesh.

Naman Dhir's bat-and-ball skillset could complete India's ODI combination: Irfan Pathan

Naman Dhir's bat-and-ball skillset could complete India's ODI combination: Irfan Pathan

Rediff.com   20 Sep 2026

Naman Dhir's batting flexibility and useful off-spin could address a missing role in India's ODI setup, with Irfan Pathan highlighting his potential following a standout domestic T20 campaign.

'Due reward': Ian Bishop hails Shafali Verma after landmark T20I century

'Due reward': Ian Bishop hails Shafali Verma after landmark T20I century

Rediff.com   20 Sep 2026

Shafali Verma smashed an unbeaten 100 off 49 balls against Bangladesh, becoming the first Indian woman to score an Asian Games century and strengthening her record-breaking 2026 T20I campaign.

Rohit Sharma's secret to battling Test match nerves: Mother's banana wafers

Rohit Sharma's secret to battling Test match nerves: Mother's banana wafers

Rediff.com   19 Sep 2026

Former India captain Rohit Sharma has revealed that his mother's homemade baked banana wafers were his go-to comfort food for midnight cravings during Test matches, helping him cope with the nervousness of the longest format.

Sanju Samson becomes face of Jan Kaushal Kendra's youth skill initiative in Delhi

Sanju Samson becomes face of Jan Kaushal Kendra's youth skill initiative in Delhi

Rediff.com   19 Sep 2026

Sanju Samson has been appointed Brand Ambassador of Jan Kaushal Kendra, Moti Nagar, with Delhi CM Rekha Gupta highlighting his connection with the capital and role inspiring youth.

Rohit's One Word For Mumbai Amid IPL Chatter

Rohit's One Word For Mumbai Amid IPL Chatter

Rediff.com   18 Sep 2026

Rohit Sharma declares his 'forever' loyalty to Mumbai Indians on his Sony show

What Yuvraj Told Abhishek Before Record Ton

What Yuvraj Told Abhishek Before Record Ton

Rediff.com   18 Sep 2026

Abhishek Sharma's record 30-ball century against Afghanistan had a little help from mentor Yuvraj Singh.

Why Hardik Pandya Was Ignored For Windies ODIs

Why Hardik Pandya Was Ignored For Windies ODIs

Rediff.com   18 Sep 2026

Hardik Pandya's return to cricket is contingent on him proving full fitness, specifically bowling his complete quota of 10 overs for India A, as selectors eye his potential role in the 2027 ODI World Cup amidst persistent injury concerns.