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Modi's Sindoor Remark Goes Viral After India Win

Modi's Sindoor Remark Goes Viral After India Win

Rediff.com   29 Sep 2025

'Operation Sindoor on the games field. The outcome is the same - India wins! Congrats to our cricketers,' PM Modi posted on X.

Kuldeep SHATTERS 3 Records in Asia Cup Final

Kuldeep SHATTERS 3 Records in Asia Cup Final

Rediff.com   29 Sep 2025

Kuldeep Yadav delivered a truly historic performance in the Asia Cup 2025 Final, shattering not one, but two major records to cement his legacy.

Bumrah Avenges Rauf's 'Plane Crash' Taunt

Bumrah Avenges Rauf's 'Plane Crash' Taunt

Rediff.com   28 Sep 2025

Bumrah's on-field reply, delivered after shattering Rauf's off stump in the 18th over, was an unexpected highlight of the final.

The Last Time Hardik Missed the Final...

The Last Time Hardik Missed the Final...

Rediff.com   28 Sep 2025

India suffered a major pre-match blow in the Asia Cup final against Pakistan as star all-rounder Hardik Pandya was ruled out of the title-deciding clash in Dubai due to a niggle.

Why BCCI officials will miss Asia Cup final...

Why BCCI officials will miss Asia Cup final...

Rediff.com   28 Sep 2025

No BCCI representatives travelled to Dubai. As reported by Dainik Jagran, the board was mindful of public sentiment and growing calls for a boycott, choosing to skip those matches out of respect for the prevailing national mood.

Mithun Manhas Elected BCCI's New President

Mithun Manhas Elected BCCI's New President

Rediff.com   28 Sep 2025

The 45-year-old former Delhi captain, who becomes the BCCI's 37th president, succeeds Roger Binny, who resigned last month after turning 70.

Nepal Make History With Shock Win Over West Indies

Nepal Make History With Shock Win Over West Indies

Rediff.com   28 Sep 2025

Nepal made history on Saturday, shocking the West Indies by 19 runs in the first T20 International of the three-match series between the countries in Sharjah. It is their first-ever victory over a Full Member across formats.

Rahul Chahar shatters 166-yr-old County record!

Rahul Chahar shatters 166-yr-old County record!

Rediff.com   28 Sep 2025

The 26-year-old Chahar scalped 8-51 in 24 overs to become the first bowler to pick eight wickets in an innings on debut for Surrey. The previous best was 7-61 by William Mudie vs the North at the Oval in 1859.

SKY Condoles With Grieving Wellalage

SKY Condoles With Grieving Wellalage

Rediff.com   27 Sep 2025

Suryakumar Yadav had a heartfelt chat with Sri Lanka's young spinner Dunith Wellalage who lost his father on September 18.

Cricket's Weird Rule Saves Shanaka

Cricket's Weird Rule Saves Shanaka

Rediff.com   27 Sep 2025

Cricket's rulebook struck again in a bizarre Asia Cup Super Over moment between India and Sri Lanka, leaving fans stunned as Dasun Shanaka survived what looked like a certain run-out.

Asia Cup 2025: Points Table

Asia Cup 2025: Points Table

Rediff.com   27 Sep 2025

Points Table of Asia Cup 2025.

Record Alert: Abhishek Becomes First Player To...

Record Alert: Abhishek Becomes First Player To...

Rediff.com   26 Sep 2025

Abhishek notched his third successive fifty in the tournament with a fluent knock which came at a staggering strike rate of 196.77, containing eight fours and two sixes.

Shardul Thakur to lead Mumbai in Ranji Trophy

Shardul Thakur to lead Mumbai in Ranji Trophy

Rediff.com   26 Sep 2025

International Shardul Thakur will lead Mumbai in the 2025-26 edition of Ranji Trophy, the Mumbai Cricket Association (MCA) announced while unveiling the list of probables for the prestigious tournament.

'Get rid of Abhishek Bachchan early': Akhtar's funny slip

'Get rid of Abhishek Bachchan early': Akhtar's funny slip

Rediff.com   26 Sep 2025

In a mix-up that amused cricket fans, Shoaib Akhtar gave Pakistan a unique strategy ahead of the Asia Cup final, 'Get rid of Abhishek Bachchan early,' referring to India's star batter Abhishek Sharma.

Karun Nair's Wife Slams BCCI's Selection Policy

Karun Nair's Wife Slams BCCI's Selection Policy

Rediff.com   26 Sep 2025

Karun Nair's wife Sanaya Tankariwala Nair took to social media to vent her frustration, labelling Nair's omission as pure injustice to the batter and a 'complete contradiction of the system's stated purpose'.

'I would've chosen a young pacer over Bumrah'

'I would've chosen a young pacer over Bumrah'

Rediff.com   25 Sep 2025

Responding to India's squad selection for the home series against West Indies, former Indian cricketer Irfan Pathan opined that pace spearhead Jasprit Bumrah could have been rested for the series in order to groom a young fast bowler.

'Inaccurate before..' Bumrah lashes out at Kaif!

'Inaccurate before..' Bumrah lashes out at Kaif!

Rediff.com   25 Sep 2025

The observation, however, did not go down well with Bumrah, who responded to Kaif by saying, "Inaccurate before inaccurate again.'

'Akkhi Duniya Ek Taraf Aur Mera Bumrah...'

'Akkhi Duniya Ek Taraf Aur Mera Bumrah...'

Rediff.com   25 Sep 2025

Sanjana Ganesan stole the spotlight at Asia Cup 2025, delivering a cheeky tribute to husband Jasprit Bumrah that had fans laughing and cheering.

Why Sarfaraz Wasn't Picked For Windies Tests

Why Sarfaraz Wasn't Picked For Windies Tests

Rediff.com   25 Sep 2025

Asked about it at a media interaction in Dubai, Chief Selector Ajit Agarkar clarified: 'He is injured.'

Bumrah available for both Tests against WI: Agarkar

Bumrah available for both Tests against WI: Agarkar

Rediff.com   25 Sep 2025

'...we want him available as much as possible, but we have to be careful with him with some of the big tournaments coming as well, but like I said, the team always comes first.'