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Rohit vs Gill: Battle for ODI supremacy begins

Rohit vs Gill: Battle for ODI supremacy begins

Rediff.com   13 Aug 2025

India captain Rohit Sharma has climbed to second place in the ICC men's ODI batting rankings, closing in on top-ranked Shubman Gill.

After England, Jaiswal's Next Stop Has Fans Buzzing

After England, Jaiswal's Next Stop Has Fans Buzzing

Rediff.com   13 Aug 2025

Jaiswal is making the most of his break, soaking in the French capital's iconic sights.

Illegal Betting App: Suresh Raina Appears Before ED

Illegal Betting App: Suresh Raina Appears Before ED

Rediff.com   13 Aug 2025

Former India cricketer Suresh Raina is expected to appear before the Enforcement Directorate (ED) in New Delhi on Wednesday for questioning in an alleged illegal betting app-linked money laundering case, official sources said.

Fans Rage as Pakistan Suffer Humiliating Defeat

Fans Rage as Pakistan Suffer Humiliating Defeat

Rediff.com   13 Aug 2025

Pakistan's ODI campaign ended in embarrassment as they collapsed to 92 all out in the series decider against the West Indies

Firm on boycott, Bhajji slams BCCI over Asia Cup India-Pak match

Firm on boycott, Bhajji slams BCCI over Asia Cup India-Pak match

Rediff.com   13 Aug 2025

'It cannot be the case that there's fighting on the border, tensions between the two nations, and we go to play cricket. Until these big issues are resolved, cricket is a very small matter. The nation always comes first.'

Dominant WI score first series win over Pak in 34 years!

Dominant WI score first series win over Pak in 34 years!

Rediff.com   13 Aug 2025

Skipper Shai Hope led from the front with an unbeaten innings of 120 to help the West Indies post 294/6 and pacer Jayden Seales collected six wickets in reply as Pakistan were bundled out for just 92 to ensure the home side registered a 2-1 series triumph.

No place for Gill, Pant, Jaiswal in India's T20 team?

No place for Gill, Pant, Jaiswal in India's T20 team?

Rediff.com   12 Aug 2025

Test captain Shubman Gill also doesn't fit in the Indian T20 line-up, which has a settled top three in Abhishek Sharma, Sanju Samson and captain Suryakumar Yadav.

Shubman Gill named ICC Player of the Month for July 2025

Shubman Gill named ICC Player of the Month for July 2025

Rediff.com   12 Aug 2025

Shubman Gill dominated with the bat in England, as he amassed a huge tally of 567 runs at an average of 94.50 in the three Tests played in July.

Lloyd Urges ICC To Rethink WTC Shake-Up

Lloyd Urges ICC To Rethink WTC Shake-Up

Rediff.com   12 Aug 2025

'We need to get a better share of the pie because we were the cash cows for a long time.'

Did Kohli, Rohit Make The Wrong Choice?

Did Kohli, Rohit Make The Wrong Choice?

Rediff.com   12 Aug 2025

'If they had continued playing Test cricket and quit ODIs, then staying in the groove would have been a lot easier.'

'Lucky To Witness This From Best Seat In The House'

'Lucky To Witness This From Best Seat In The House'

Rediff.com   12 Aug 2025

Umpire Kumar Dharmasena hailed Mohammed Siraj's match-winning delivery in the fifth and final Test against England at The Oval.

HC Orders Trial In Dhoni's 100 Cr Defamation Case

HC Orders Trial In Dhoni's 100 Cr Defamation Case

Rediff.com   12 Aug 2025

M S Dhoni had filed the defamation suit in 2014 against Zee Media Corporation, Sudhir Chaudhary- Editor & Business Head of Zee News, IPS Officer G Sampath Kumar, and News Nation Network Pvt Ltd.

Is Parag Reason For Samson's RR Exit?

Is Parag Reason For Samson's RR Exit?

Rediff.com   12 Aug 2025

'If you consider Parag for captaincy, how do you expect Samson to stay?'

'Gill Is Sending The Right Signal'

'Gill Is Sending The Right Signal'

Rediff.com   12 Aug 2025

'It would have been understandable if, after a gruelling tour where five Test matches were crammed into a little over six weeks, he had opted to rest.''

Warner edges past Virat in T20 run race

Warner edges past Virat in T20 run race

Rediff.com   12 Aug 2025

With this knock, Warner's T20 career tally now stands at 13,545 runs in 419 matches, averaging 36.80 at a strike rate of 140-plus. His record includes eight centuries, 113 fifties, and a highest of 135 not out.

Can Shami Overcome The Age Hurdle?

Can Shami Overcome The Age Hurdle?

Rediff.com   12 Aug 2025

The preference would be for a fast bowler 'who still has seven to eight years of cricket left in him rather than someone who'll be turning 35 soon.'

Guess Where In The World Arshdeep Is?

Guess Where In The World Arshdeep Is?

Rediff.com   11 Aug 2025

Arshdeep Singh is spending his off-season exploring Toronto with his family.

Snubbed, Sarfaraz Khan turns to Kanga League

Snubbed, Sarfaraz Khan turns to Kanga League

Rediff.com   11 Aug 2025

Sarfaraz has taken an unconventional route to keep himself battle-ready - turning up in the Kanga League, a competition few modern-day Mumbai internationals participate in.

'I'd Convinced Ambani About Bumrah, IPL'

'I'd Convinced Ambani About Bumrah, IPL'

Rediff.com   11 Aug 2025

'If I was the India chief selector, I would have convinced Mukesh Ambani (Mumbai Indians owner) and Bumrah that it was important for Bumrah to miss the IPL for the England series, or play a lesser number of matches in the IPL.' 'I'm sure that they would have agreed to do so.'

Sachin's Stunning Postcards From France

Sachin's Stunning Postcards From France

Rediff.com   11 Aug 2025

Sachin Tendulkar is soaking up the sun in Bordeaux, the picturesque French port city.