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The Day Indrani Mukerjea Was Missed

The Day Indrani Mukerjea Was Missed

Rediff.com26 Feb 2026

'On August 22, 2015, Shyamvar Rai disclosed to you that he had committed the murder of Sheena Bora along with Rahul Mukerjea.' How would Indrani have reacted to this?

Mindset shift powers Shivam Dube's all-round upgrade

Mindset shift powers Shivam Dube's all-round upgrade

Rediff.com29 Jan 2026

Shivam Dube shows he's no longer just a spin basher as smarter mindset fuels growing comfort against pace.

All-round show vs US can keep Netherlands in Super 8s race

All-round show vs US can keep Netherlands in Super 8s race

Rediff.com12 Feb 2026

Netherlands will aim to combine strong batting and disciplined bowling to secure a win against the United States of America in a crucial Group A T20 World Cup match, essential for their Super Eights qualification hopes.

De Kock demolition drives SA to series win over Windies

De Kock demolition drives SA to series win over Windies

Rediff.com30 Jan 2026

South African opener Quinton de Kock smashed a career-best 115 to give his team a 2-1 series lead in the three-match T20I contest.

Bumrah doubtful for T20 World Cup opener against USA

Bumrah doubtful for T20 World Cup opener against USA

Rediff.com7 Feb 2026

Jasprit Bumrah is doubtful for India's opening T20 World Cup match against the United States as he was feeling unwell on Friday. Mohammed Siraj is likely to replace him in the playing XI.

T20 World Cup: 'Kya Khela Hai'

T20 World Cup: 'Kya Khela Hai'

Rediff.com16 Feb 2026

'Congratulations to the Indian Cricket Team on their victory over Pakistan at the ICC Men's #T20WorldCup2026. A proud moment for the nation.'

Uncertain future for Italy's cricketers despite T20 World Cup heroics

Uncertain future for Italy's cricketers despite T20 World Cup heroics

Rediff.com19 Feb 2026

Stand-in captain Harry Manenti expressed frustration over Italy's lack of regular cricket opportunities after their T20 World Cup debut, highlighting the risk of stalled progress for Associate nations.

T20 World Cup: Why A Super Over Finish Is Brutal & Heartbreaking

T20 World Cup: Why A Super Over Finish Is Brutal & Heartbreaking

Rediff.com13 Feb 2026

The T20 format is built on speed and the ability to think on one's toes, but a Super Over finish is like a diamond that will sparkle forever, points out K R Nayar.

'We can put any team under pressure: Scotland skipper eyes England upset

'We can put any team under pressure": Scotland skipper eyes England upset

Rediff.com9 Feb 2026

Buoyed by a dominant win over Italy, Scotland captain Richie Berrington believes his team has the firepower to upset two-time champions England, who made a scratchy start to the tournament, in their T20 World Cup Group C match in Kolkata on Saturday.

Rahul slams fighting fifty but Karnataka on shaky ground vs Punjab

Rahul slams fighting fifty but Karnataka on shaky ground vs Punjab

Rediff.com30 Jan 2026

Karnataka on shaky ground against Punjab despite Rahul's fifty; Desai puts Saurashtra on cusp of win

India vs New Zealand, 3rd T20: Amazing Abhishek, Sizzling Suryakumar Run Riot In Guwahati

India vs New Zealand, 3rd T20: Amazing Abhishek, Sizzling Suryakumar Run Riot In Guwahati

Rediff.com25 Jan 2026

Opener Abhishek Sharma's explosive unbeaten 68 off 20 balls set up a comprehensive eight-wicket victory against New Zealand.in the third match in Guwahati

Ranji Trophy: Mumbai Fight Back Vs Karnataka; Nabi Takes 7 For J&K

Ranji Trophy: Mumbai Fight Back Vs Karnataka; Nabi Takes 7 For J&K

Rediff.com7 Feb 2026

Mumbai recovered from a batting collapse to take a 136-run lead over Karnataka on Day 2 of their Ranji Trophy quarter-final.

T20 World Cup: Ganguly feels India will tackle Usman Tariq threat

T20 World Cup: Ganguly feels India will tackle Usman Tariq threat

Rediff.com14 Feb 2026

Usman Tariq just a regular off-spinner, Indian batters shouldn't have any problems: Ganguly

Speed over spin! Santner's Kiwi masterplan for T20 World Cup

Speed over spin! Santner's Kiwi masterplan for T20 World Cup

Rediff.com7 Feb 2026

New Zealand skipper Mitchell Santner emphasizes the importance of pace variety in his team's bowling attack for the T20 World Cup, highlighting the different strengths of bowlers like Matt Henry, Lockie Ferguson, Kyle Jamieson, and Jacob Duffy.

FA Cup: Arsenal cruise, Leeds survive shoot-out

FA Cup: Arsenal cruise, Leeds survive shoot-out

Rediff.com16 Feb 2026

Arsenal secured a dominant 4-0 victory over Wigan Athletic in the FA Cup, while Leeds United edged Birmingham City on penalties, and Wolverhampton Wanderers battled to a 1-0 win against Grimsby Town.

4th T20I, Visakhapatnam: Shivam Dube's blazing fifty in vain as New Zealand trounce India

4th T20I, Visakhapatnam: Shivam Dube's blazing fifty in vain as New Zealand trounce India

Rediff.com28 Jan 2026

Shivam Dube flickered brightly with a fifty of exceptional quality but it was insufficient to prevent India's 50-run defeat against New Zealand in the fourth T20 International.

SAFF U-19 Football Championship: India U-17 women lose to Bangladesh

SAFF U-19 Football Championship: India U-17 women lose to Bangladesh

Rediff.com2 Feb 2026

The India Under-17 women's national team suffered a 0-2 defeat against Bangladesh in the SAFF Under-19 Women's Football Championship 2026.

T20 World Cup: Form Favours Nepal Against Debutants Italy

T20 World Cup: Form Favours Nepal Against Debutants Italy

Rediff.com11 Feb 2026

Nepal will aim to secure their first T20 World Cup win against debutants Italy in a Group C match, following a narrow defeat to England. The match is scheduled for Thursday.

T20 WC: 'Pride and regret after heartbreak vs England'

T20 WC: 'Pride and regret after heartbreak vs England'

Rediff.com8 Feb 2026

England narrowly defeated Nepal in a thrilling T20 World Cup match, with both teams reflecting on the close encounter. England expressed relief and acknowledged Nepal's strong performance, while Nepal conveyed pride in their competitiveness despite the loss.

Mumbai down RCB as Sciver-Brunt slams first-ever WPL ton

Mumbai down RCB as Sciver-Brunt slams first-ever WPL ton

Rediff.com26 Jan 2026

Nat Sciver-Brunt's first-ever ton of WPL history powers MI's 15-run victory against RCB

T20 World Cup: Will Ishan Kishan Open Against USA?

T20 World Cup: Will Ishan Kishan Open Against USA?

Rediff.com6 Feb 2026

Who do you think should be part of India's playing XI for the opening match against USA?

Tendulkar, Kohli lead tributes to U19 World champs!

Tendulkar, Kohli lead tributes to U19 World champs!

Rediff.com6 Feb 2026

India's record sixth U-19 World Cup win drew praise from Virat Kohli, Gautam Gambhir and cricket legends worldwide after Vaibhav Sooryavanshi's stunning 175 sealed a 100-run victory over England.

Ranji Trophy: Aditya's gritty 83 revives Jharkhand vs Uttarakhand

Ranji Trophy: Aditya's gritty 83 revives Jharkhand vs Uttarakhand

Rediff.com6 Feb 2026

Aditya Singh's resilient half-century helped Jharkhand recover from a batting collapse to post 235 against Uttarakhand in their Ranji Trophy quarterfinal match.

Sooryavanshi, Chouhan, Patel in ICC U-19 World Cup team

Sooryavanshi, Chouhan, Patel in ICC U-19 World Cup team

Rediff.com8 Feb 2026

Vaibhav Sooryavanshi, Kanishk Chouhan, and Henil Patel have been named in the ICC Under-19 World Cup Team of the Tournament after India's record-extending sixth title win.

T20 World Cup: Will India Include This Match-Winner Against Pakistan?

T20 World Cup: Will India Include This Match-Winner Against Pakistan?

Rediff.com14 Feb 2026

Who do you think should be part of India's playing XI for the T20 World Cup match against Pakistan?

I'll celebrate Kohli's wicket by touching his feet'

I'll celebrate Kohli's wicket by touching his feet'

Rediff.com31 Jan 2026

"I'll touch his feet": Punjab Kings' new signing Vishal Nishad reveals his humble celebration plan for Virat Kohli's wicket

'You never know...' Abhishek on breaking Yuvi's record

'You never know...' Abhishek on breaking Yuvi's record

Rediff.com25 Jan 2026

Abhishek made a 20-ball 68 to lead India's thunderous chase, and he admitted it was not easy to bat in the same tempo all the time, but a task he is happy to shoulder for the team.

T20 World Cup: 'Varun India's X-factor, dew won't stop him'

T20 World Cup: 'Varun India's X-factor, dew won't stop him'

Rediff.com27 Jan 2026

Anil Kumble has backed leg-spinner Varun Chakravarthy to spearhead India's spin attack during next month's T20 World Cup as he believes he will have no issue dealing with the evening dew

ICC T20 World Cup: No Giants, no favourites: Group D promises fireworks

ICC T20 World Cup: No Giants, no favourites: Group D promises fireworks

Rediff.com6 Feb 2026

A preview of Group D in the ICC Men's T20 World Cup 2026, featuring South Africa, New Zealand, Afghanistan, Canada, and the United Arab Emirates.

T20 World Cup: 'Nepal pushed us to the edge'

T20 World Cup: 'Nepal pushed us to the edge'

Rediff.com8 Feb 2026

England narrowly defeated Nepal in their T20 World Cup opener after a spirited performance from the Nepal team, with England's Harry Brook expressing surprise at Nepal's aggressive approach against Adil Rashid.

1st T20I: Saim Ayub stars as Pakistan beat depleted Australia

1st T20I: Saim Ayub stars as Pakistan beat depleted Australia

Rediff.com29 Jan 2026

Saim Ayub produced a brilliant all-round display to power Pakistan to a 22-run victory against a largely second-string Australia in the first Twenty20 international between the teams in Lahore on Thursday.

EPL: Man City crush Fulham, keep pressure on Arsenal

EPL: Man City crush Fulham, keep pressure on Arsenal

Rediff.com12 Feb 2026

Manchester City halved Arsenal's lead at the top of the Premier League to three points with a 3-0 win over visitors Fulham, while Aston Villa stayed in the frame with a late 1-0 victory at home to Brighton & Hove Albion on Wednesday.

Ranji Trophy: Mukesh Kumar's spells keep Bengal in contention against Andhra

Ranji Trophy: Mukesh Kumar's spells keep Bengal in contention against Andhra

Rediff.com7 Feb 2026

Bengal seized momentum with late wickets after Mukesh Kumar's spells, leaving their Ranji Trophy quarterfinal against Andhra evenly poised at 264/6 on the first day.

T20 World Cup: Nepal's Fearless Cricket Won Hearts

T20 World Cup: Nepal's Fearless Cricket Won Hearts

Rediff.com9 Feb 2026

One marvelled at the freedom with which the Nepal batters played. They trusted their strokes, ran hard between the wickets, and refused to be overawed.

Champions League: Vinicius Jr scores winner as Real Madrid edge Benfica in racism-marred match

Champions League: Vinicius Jr scores winner as Real Madrid edge Benfica in racism-marred match

Rediff.com18 Feb 2026

Vinicius Jr scored a sublime second-half winner as Real Madrid beat Benfica 1-0 in their Champions League playoff first leg on Tuesday, which was halted for 11 match under FIFA's anti-racism protocol.

'Coach at home' helps SKY script blazing comeback vs NZ in Raipur

'Coach at home' helps SKY script blazing comeback vs NZ in Raipur

Rediff.com24 Jan 2026

Suryakumar Yadav, who returned to form with a blazing 82* against New Zealand at Raipur, spoke on how he dealt with his lean patch

Vinicius brace takes Real Madrid to top of LaLiga

Vinicius brace takes Real Madrid to top of LaLiga

Rediff.com15 Feb 2026

Vinicius Jr scores twice from the spot as Real Madrid beat Real Sociedad 4-1 to go top of LaLiga, extending their winning streak to eight matches.

Here's why England are T20 World Cup favourites

Here's why England are T20 World Cup favourites

Rediff.com5 Feb 2026

England will be heading into the T20 World Cup with a massive confidence boost following a series win across both white-ball formats in Sri Lanka under captaincy of young Harry Brook, who has switched his side's fortunes since taking over.

England captain Brook dismisses spin frailty talk after Windies rout

England captain Brook dismisses spin frailty talk after Windies rout

Rediff.com12 Feb 2026

England captain Harry Brook defended his team's ability to play spin bowling despite a loss to the West Indies in the T20 World Cup, where spinners took six wickets. He cites their recent series win against Sri Lanka as evidence of their capabilities.

Barcelona Slip in Title Race After Girona Shock

Barcelona Slip in Title Race After Girona Shock

Rediff.com17 Feb 2026

Barcelona missed the chance to reclaim the LaLiga summit after suffering a 2-1 derby defeat to Girona, who roared back in the second half to leave Real Madrid top of the table.