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'Pycroft Is India's Favourite': Rameez

'Pycroft Is India's Favourite': Rameez

Rediff.com   18 Sep 2025

'He is a permanent fixture when it comes to the Indian team. He has been match referee 90 times in India's matches.'

At Team India's Nets In Dubai

At Team India's Nets In Dubai

Rediff.com   18 Sep 2025

Team India got down to business with a high-energy practice session in Dubai on Wednesday.

Winning debut for England's youngest captain Bethell

Winning debut for England's youngest captain Bethell

Rediff.com   18 Sep 2025

At 21 years and 329 days, Jacob Bethell is the youngest man to captain England in international cricket.

India Won't Accept Asia Cup From Pakistan's Naqvi

India Won't Accept Asia Cup From Pakistan's Naqvi

Rediff.com   17 Sep 2025

Captain Suryakumar Yadav has made it clear that the Indian team will not accept the Asia Cup from Mohsin Naqvi, who is both the Pakistan Cricket Board (chairman and Asian Cricket Council president, if India reaches the final and wins.

All Eyes On Oman: India Hits Nets

All Eyes On Oman: India Hits Nets

Rediff.com   17 Sep 2025

After days of off-field drama, Team India was back on the field in Dubai at the ICC Academy, sharpening their skills ahead of the final Group A clash against Oman.

No-Handshake Chaos: Why PCB Official Was Fired

No-Handshake Chaos: Why PCB Official Was Fired

Rediff.com   17 Sep 2025

An irate Mohsin Naqvi ordered Usman Walha's removal 'for the embarrassment caused to the national cricket team and its captain.'

'Modi Sahab Ne Khud Bola Ki...'

'Modi Sahab Ne Khud Bola Ki...'

Rediff.com   17 Sep 2025

'Bhai ye toh apna ladka hai, dhyaan rakhna.'

'He Stood By Us In Defeat And In Victory'

'He Stood By Us In Defeat And In Victory'

Rediff.com   17 Sep 2025

'His words gave us strength when we were at our lowest.'

Promote Sanju! Fans Tell Gambhir

Promote Sanju! Fans Tell Gambhir

Rediff.com   16 Sep 2025

With Samson pushed to No. 5 in the batting line-up, fans are now call for his promotion up the order in the dead rubber final Group A match against Oman on September 19.

Shahid Afridi Slams Son-In-Law Shaheen

Shahid Afridi Slams Son-In-Law Shaheen

Rediff.com   16 Sep 2025

'I don't want runs from Shaheen, I want bowling from Shaheen.'

Nissanka reaches milestone as SL seal Super 4 spot

Nissanka reaches milestone as SL seal Super 4 spot

Rediff.com   16 Sep 2025

This was Nissanka's 17th fifty-plus score in T20Is and he has now leapfrogged Kusal Mendis (16) and Kusal Perera (15) to have the most fifty-plus scores in the format for Sri Lanka.

Asia Cup Viewers Fume Over Condom Ads

Asia Cup Viewers Fume Over Condom Ads

Rediff.com   16 Sep 2025

During the India-Pakistan game, viewers expressed outrage on social media after being bombarded with condom and other sexually-themed ads.

How Kuldeep, Axar Spun Webs Around Pak Batters

How Kuldeep, Axar Spun Webs Around Pak Batters

Rediff.com   16 Sep 2025

'You told me to give revs on the ball. I decided to give the ball some spin and get some bounce. Because of that, I got three wickets, you got two.'

Asia Cup 2025: India seal Super 4 spot as UAE rout Oman

Asia Cup 2025: India seal Super 4 spot as UAE rout Oman

Rediff.com   15 Sep 2025

India's march to the Super 4 of the Asia Cup 2025 is all but confirmed, as the United Arab Emirates delivered a standout all-round effort to overpower Oman

'No Indian Player Wanted To Play Pakistan'

'No Indian Player Wanted To Play Pakistan'

Rediff.com   15 Sep 2025

'They are forced because the BCCI has agreed to it.'

Is This Hardik Pandya's New Love?

Is This Hardik Pandya's New Love?

Rediff.com   15 Sep 2025

Mahieka Sharma has featured in music videos, indie films, and campaigns for Tanishq, Vivo, and Uniqlo, while walking the ramp for designers Manish Malhotra, Anita Dongre and Tarun Tahiliani.

Afghanistan suffer blow as pacer ruled out of Asia Cup

Afghanistan suffer blow as pacer ruled out of Asia Cup

Rediff.com   15 Sep 2025

Afghanistan started off their Asia Cup campaign with a massive win by 94 runs over Hong Kong in their Group B clash at Abu Dhabi on Tuesday, September 9.

Pant begins rehab, sets sights on Windies Tests

Pant begins rehab, sets sights on Windies Tests

Rediff.com   15 Sep 2025

Pant picked up the injury on the opening day of the Old Trafford Test when he attempted a reverse sweeps against Chris Woakes. Despite the injury, the following day he returned to bat and scored a fighting half-century.

Siraj named ICC Player of the Month for August

Siraj named ICC Player of the Month for August

Rediff.com   15 Sep 2025

Mohammed Siraj's superb match-winning effort on the final day of the Test series against England that helped win The Oval Test match by six runs helped him clinch the award.

'Handshake Kar Lo, Show Some Grace': Shoaib

'Handshake Kar Lo, Show Some Grace': Shoaib

Rediff.com   15 Sep 2025

'Don't make it political, let cricket be a game.'